Important:

AB-341 State Requirement to Recycle has taken effect on July 1, 2012, stating the mandatory implementation of a recycling plan by businesses, public entities, and multi-family units in California. To read about the bill and what you can do to stay compliant, please visit our AB-341 page.

3 Good Reasons to Increase Recycling at your Property

1. Save Money! - By recycling more and throwing away less, you can save money on your garbage disposal costs

Contact Irvine Recycle Hotline at 949-724-7669 or e-mail environmentalprograms@cityofirvine.org to schedule a FREE consultation. We will help you identify opportunities to reduce, reuse, recycle, and save money.

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This page is intended to help you through the permit process and to provide all the resources that new development and redevelopment projects need to comply with stormwater quality regulations. The first section features information related to permits and regulations. The second section features supplemental information.

Regulatory Requirements:

Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Preparation

A project Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) must be submitted for new development and significant redevelopment projects in the City of Irvine.

IMPORTANT: CALIFORNIA’S RECYCLING LAW IS NOW IN EFFECT! AB-341 State Requirement to Recycle took effect on July 1, 2012, requiring recycling by most businesses, public entities, and multi-family units in California. To read about the law and how to comply, please visit our AB-341 page.

City of Irvine Commercial Solid Waste Collection Areas

To find a commercial waste hauler that services your area, click on button below and refer to the legend.

Construction & Demolition Recycling

What are Construction & Demolition Materials?

• Brick • Drywall • Other Masonry • Cardboard • Green Waste 

• Paper • Carpet • Lumber • Plastic • Concrete • Metals

These materials can be easily recycled and turned into other products.

EXCEPTION FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: some items may contain toxins such as asbestos, lead, etc., in which case proper handling and disposal is required.

IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2016): The City of Irvine is proud to announce the opening of Trabuco Center, the City’s third senior center. A free, public Grand Opening Ceremony set for Feb. 20 at 10 a.m.

IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 25, 2016): Community members can help provide needed care for animals in the Irvine Animal Care Center’s Foster Care Program by contributing supplies during the Center’s Foster

IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 17, 2016): The City of Irvine is proud to announce the opening of Trabuco Center, the City’s third senior center. A free, public Grand Opening ceremony set for Saturday, Feb. 20

The Multicultural Affairs Office developed an introductory video on the City of Irvine available in five languages – English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. To view the Introductory City of Irvine video, please select one of the languages below: