• OC Waste & Recycling’s Compost Giveaway

    Bee Canyon Greenery: 11002 Bee Canyon Access Rd., Irvine Valencia Greenery: 1942 N. Valencia Ave., Brea Capistrano Greenery: 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano

    Celebrate America Recycles® Day with OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) and receive high-quality compost made from residential green waste. This compost is certified by the U.S. Composting Council’s Seal of Testing Assurance (STA). By using compost, you help protect our waterways, conserve landfill space, and enrich your home garden.

  • Fall HHW Waste Collection Event

    Main Street Water Facility: 235. E Main St. Tustin, CA 92780

    Tustin residents are invited to CR&R’s Fall Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 8 AM to 4 PM at the Main Street Water Facility. Help keep this hazardous waste away from our water bodies! Residents can safely dispose of items like paint, cleaners, batteries, electronics, motor oil, and more.

  • Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-Off Day – Memorial Park

    2102 S Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707

    The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency, in partnership with Republic Services, invites residents to a free bulky item drop-off event. Dispose of items like furniture, mattresses, and carpets. No appointment needed, but proof of residency is required. Event ends at noon or when capacity is reached.

  • Beach Clean-up at Seal Beach

    15 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740

    Join us for a beach cleanup in Seal Beach on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM at 15 1st St.Hosted by Steve Masoner, this monthly event helps keep our coast clean. The event is free, but please bring your ticket as proof of registration.

  • Beach Clean-up at Aliso Beach

    Aliso Beach: 2 Monterey St Laguna Beach, CA, 92651 United States

    Join the Laguna Ocean Foundation, The Ritual Refill, and Laguna Beach Chamber for a beach clean-up at Aliso Beach. Supplies are limited so please bring your own gloves, grabbers, or buckets if you can!

  • Beach Clean-up at Aliso Beach

    Aliso Beach: 2 Monterey St Laguna Beach, CA, 92651 United States

    Join the Laguna Ocean Foundation, The Ritual Refill, and Laguna Beach Chamber for a beach clean-up at Aliso Beach. Supplies are limited so please bring your own gloves, grabbers, or buckets if you can!

  • Container Gardening with Native Plants

    1601 E. 16th Street, Newport Beach, California, 92663

    Want to bring beauty and biodiversity to a patio, balcony, or small yard while protecting our waterways? Join horticulturist Hugo Sopeña for a hands-on class on container gardening with OC Garden Friendly plants. Learn how to choose the right containers, soil, and species to support pollinators and create vibrant, low-maintenance habitat in small spaces. Tickets are $20 for non-members and...