The Irvine Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (HHWCC) is closing due to the completion of the facility lease agreement.

OC Waste & Recycling was not given the option to extend the lease, as the City of Irvine has future expansion plans for the dog park. As a result, the Irvine HHWCC will permanently close. The last day to drop off items will be December 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Three household hazardous waste centers in Anaheim, Huntington Beach and San Juan Capistrano remain available to meet your disposal needs.

For questions, visit OClandfills.com/Notice או להתקשר 714-834-4000.

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Follow these tips to know what belongs in each bin to help reduce waste and contamination.

Recyclables

• Cardboard boxes (flatten before placing in the bin)
• Shopping catalogs
• Plain holiday cards and paper envelopes (no glitter or foil)
• Plastic bottles, cans and glass containers

Organics

• Small amounts of green waste (natural wreaths, garlands with no ribbons or wire)
• Uneaten holiday foods
• Small amounts of cooking grease (soak with paper towels before placing in the organics container)

Trash

• Envelopes with plastic padding
• Bubble wrap
• Wrapping paper with glitter or foil
• Bows and ribbons
• Polystyrene foam

Never dispose of hazardous materials (e.g., batteries, paint, etc.) or electronic materials (e.g., old holiday lights) in trash or recycling containers. Place electronic waste in your designated bulky item collection location and call WM Curbside at 800-499-7587 for free hazardous waste collection.

Prevent Organic Waste Generation

• Plan portions carefully to avoid over-preparing food.
• Donate excess edible food to local pantries or shelters.
• Use leftovers creatively—soups, casseroles, and sandwiches make great next-day meals.
• Freeze leftovers before they spoil.
• Share or exchange extra baked goods with neighbors and friends.

Greener Holiday Tips

• Reuse gift bags, bows, and ribbons next year.
• Avoid metallic or glittery wrapping paper.
• Donate gently used decorations.
• When in doubt, keep it out—help prevent contamination!

For questions about trash, recycling or organics, contact CR&R בְּ- LagunaWoods-Recycles@CRRmail.com או להתקשר 949-625-6735. 

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As the holiday season approaches and festive meals are prepared, many households generate extra fats, oils and grease (FOG), all common byproducts of cooking. While it may seem harmless to pour these substances down the drain, doing so can lead to serious plumbing issues. When FOG cools, it solidifies, creating blockages in pipes that can result in costly repairs and even sewage backups, affecting homes and neighborhoods alike.

טיפים לשמירה על ניקוז נקי ומערכת המים של הקהילה שלנו פועלת בצורה תקינה

• Let FOG cool; dispose properly. After cooking, allow FOG to cool, then pour it into a container (such as an empty can or jar) and place it in your green waste container.
• Wipe before washing. Use a paper towel to wipe pans and dishes to remove residual grease before washing them.
• Do not use wipes in pipes. Keep wipes out of drains, even those marked “disposable,” as they are not safe for our sewer system.

פריטים שיש להרחיק מהביוב

• נזילי בשר
• רוֹטֶב
• שמנת חמוצה
• שומן חזיר, חמאה ומרגרינה
• מַיוֹנֵז
• גריז בייקון
• רוטב לסלט
• שמן בישול

ביצוע הצעדים הפשוטים הללו יכול לסייע בהגנה על הצנרת שלכם ולהבטיח עונת חגים חלקה וללא טרחה.

לחדשות נוספות בכפר, לחץ על התג "מה קורה בכפר" למטה.

ייתכן שתושבים רבים בכפר לגונה וודס אינם מודעים לכך שכרטיסי אורח שנתיים מתחדשים אוטומטית כדי להבטיח גישה רציפה למתקני הקהילה.

If you need to obtain new annual guest passes, the process is simple.  Applications for annual guest passes and nonresident owner passes are available at all community clubhouses, the Laguna Woods Village Library (24266 Calle Aragon), the Community Center (24351 El Toro Road) or באינטרנט. Completed applications may be returned to the Community Center, Attn: Community Access, P.O. Box 2220, Laguna Hills, CA 92654. Each manor may be issued up to five annual passes per year.

If you need to make changes to your list of annual pass holders or have any questions, contact Resident Services at residentservices@vmsinc.org אוֹ 949-597-4600.

For guidelines and reminders on how to use annual guest passes, לחץ כאן.

Please note that temporary passes, typically used for short-term purposes, do not renew automatically.

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The Third Mutual town halls originally planned for Wednesday, November 26, and Wednesday, December 24, have been canceled due to holiday timing.

The next town hall will take place Wednesday, January 28, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Sequoia Ballroom at מועדון 2. The focus of the meeting will be the rollout of new high-speed internet (Ting) and DirecTV services. Representatives from Ting and the Broadband team will explain how the installation process works, the projected timeline for Third buildings and neighborhoods and the steps required inside each manor. They will also outline what residents will need to do to prepare for interior access as the project progresses.

The Third board appreciates your understanding and looks forward to your comments, questions and suggestions at the January meeting.

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