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Orange County Procurement Division Recognized with National Excellence Award for 23rd Consecutive Year

Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Government Procurement Division was recently recognized by the National Procurement Institute with the 2018 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement.® The award recognizes excellence in procurement by organizations that obtain high scores on standardized criteria that measure innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity and leadership attributes in the procurement profession....

Orange County Utilities Launches Recycling Improvement Pilot Program

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather and to gather more data, this pilot has been extended from six weeks to eight weeks. Pilot Aims to Educate Residents on Recycling Correct Materials Orange County, Fla. – To remove plastic bags and other non-recyclable items from the Orange County Recycling program, Orange County Utilities announces the launch...

Curbside Collection WILL Occur on Independence Day, July 4

Orange County, Fla.– The Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Division reminds unincorporated Orange County customers that garbage, recycling, large item and yard waste will be collected on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4. Since Wednesday is a normal collection day, customers should set out their roll carts, large items and yard waste as usual. As...

Orange County Government’s Liz Johnson Recognized with Environmental Excellence Award

Orlando, Fla. – Recently, the National Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals recognized Orange County Government’s Liz Johnson for her three decades of contributions to the environmental profession with the 2018 Dr. Richard J. Kramer, CEP, Memorial Award for Environmental Excellence. Johnson, who serves as assistant manager of Orange County’s Environmental Protection Division, was...

Orange County Residents Urged to Tip, Toss and Cover during Mosquito Season

Orange County, Fla. – In Central Florida, mosquito activity increases during the hot, rainy months of the summer season. With increased activity comes the additional threat of mosquito-borne diseases such as chikungunya, dengue and Zika. Mosquitoes are such a serious health threat that the American Mosquito Control Association has declared June 24 through June...

Orange County West Solar Co-op Selects Wayfare Energy to Serve Members

Orlando, Fla. – The Orange County West Solar Co-op, a 105-participant group created through Solar United Neighbors of Florida, has selected Wayfare Energy, headquartered in Altamonte Springs, to install solar panels for its members. Wayfare Energy, with its competitive prices, 33 years of experience and strong warranties, was selected over five other firms through...