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...
“As we continue to receive reports of damage in Puerto Rico, the sheer magnitude of Hurricane Maria’s impact on this beautiful island is becoming apparent. With communications still so very limited, we know that many Central Florida citizens and visitors are anxiously awaiting word from their loved ones. Orange County continues to pray for...
“First, I wish to express my regrets, my sympathy and my sorrow for the family members and friends of those that we lost this morning. Unfortunately, we’ve seen this scenario play itself out in our community and in other communities across the nation, and it is incumbent upon all of us not to become...
June 29, 2017, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Orange County Regional History Center For More Information, contact Michelle Owens, 407-836-6266 or Michelle.Owens@ocfl.net “A single storefront can transform a street. A lovable building can lift a whole neighborhood. We have seen this and know that no hero is coming to build our places to their...
WHAT: Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, District 1 Commissioner Betsy VanderLey and former District 1 Commissioner Scott Boyd will be joined by Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings and Orange County Public School (OCPS) officials for a groundbreaking ceremony for Deputy Scott Pine Community Park, which will be located on a 19.5-acre property. The West...
CONTACT: Doreen Overstreet Doreen.Overstreet@ocfl.net (407) 468-5851 WHAT: Orange County invites citizens to the 5th annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration. The event is free and open to the public and features various cultural performances in music and dance, as well as a children’s art exhibit. Breakfast will be available. The event, now in...