WHAT: With many Orange County families facing greater financial hardships than ever before due to COVID-19, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has launched the 2020 Orange County Mayor’s Toy Drive. This year there are unique opportunities to ensure safety during the 10th annual holiday drive. One of them will be a contact-free drive-thru...
WHAT: Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings will host a news briefing about COVID-19 and provide a County update. WHAT: Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings will host a news briefing about COVID-19 and provide a County update. WHEN: September 25, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Orange County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Avenue,...
With the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 on the rise worldwide, it is important for Orange County residents to include their pets in preparedness plans. Orange County Animal Services joins the Humane Society of the United States and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement in suggesting community members create a preparedness...
WHAT: Join in the festivities and learn how to Think 5 during Orange County Recycles Day 2019! Enjoy exhibits, children’s activities, refreshments (while supplies last), landfill tours, a truck display, and entertainment. Website: www.ocfl.net/OCRecyclesDay WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019 WHERE: Orange County Landfill 12100 Young Pine Road Orlando, FL...
WHO: David Gregory, Manager, Solid Waste, Orange County Utilities WHAT: Post-Hurricane Dorian Curbside Collection Update and Upcoming Schedule WHEN: 11 a.m., Monday, September 9, 2019 WHERE: Main Lobby, Orange County Administration, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando 32801 Orange TV will carry the update live. ###
Update: Both facilities will close noon, Sunday, September 1. Orange County, Fla. – In anticipation of Hurricane Dorian, the Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Division has opened an additional collection site for yard waste, including tree trimmings. Porter Transfer Station in west Orange County at 1326 Good Homes Road is open 8 a.m. to...
WHAT: Orange County Environmental Protection Division will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Crosby Island Marsh Preserve to the public. Bordering one-side of beautiful Lake Mary Jane, the Crosby Island Marsh Preserve was purchased through Orange County’s Green PLACE Program. The parcel is 243 acres that includes pine flatwoods, freshwater marshes and oak...
WHEN: Monday, July 29, 2019 WHAT: McLeod Road Transfer Station, 5000 L.B. McLeod Road in Orlando will close for renovations. Expected completion is fall 2020. During the renovations, Orange County’s other solid waste facilities will be open to accept waste deliveries. For information: www.ocfl.net/WasteSites or call the Solid Waste Hotline at 407-836-6601. VIDEO: B-roll...
WHAT: A six-week curbside pilot program to help improve the quality of recycling in Orange County will begin with 641 households. The program involves staff members looking inside recycling carts and leaving weekly cards with feedback. Each cart will be given a tag ranging from Great Job (perfect or near perfect), Good Try (a...