OCRecycleGuide.com: An Online Regional Recycling Guide for Residents

About the Program

Category: Civic Education and Public Information (Best in Category)

Year: 2020

Description -- This entry focuses on the development, implementation and launch of OC Waste & Recycling’s resource, OCRecycleGuide.com. The website offers a regional search tool to answer residential questions about where and how to properly recycle various items. Purpose – The purpose of OCRecycleGuide.com is to provide a centralized starting point for local recycling options. This information tool links residents to the optimum contacts and resources specific to their place of residence and provides an important educational outlet to reinforce recycling best practices. Outcomes – A centralized, online tool for regional recycling information contributes to an educated public with awareness of the appropriate resources in their community. The OCRecycleGuide.com site contributes to localized recycling efforts which supports statewide waste diversion goals, preserves landfill capacity and helps ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.