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Who to contact in Orange County for:
Before calling:
Please make sure you are reporting a significant problem to these agencies. For chemical & oil spill emergencies, dial 911.
- National Response Center - Washington, D.C.
- 800-424-8802 - For MAJOR spills in the water
- California Office of Emergency Services (OES)
- U.S. Coast Guard
- Long Beach - 562-980-4465
- Marine Environmental Protection Unit - 310-732-7380
- Newport Beach - 949-834-3800
- San Diego - 619-683-6470
- California Fish & Game
- Los Alamitos - 562-342-7212
- Environmental - 310-232-4092
- Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
- Investigation - 909-789-4996
- Orange County Sanitation District
- Sewage Control Center - 714-593-7025
- County of Orange Health Care Agency
- Sewage Spills - 714-443-6419
- 24-hour Water Pollution Reporting Hotline - 714-567-6363
- After Hours - 714-628-7008
- For Bather Illness - 714-443-6280
- Beach Closure Hotline - 714-443-6400
- Hazardous Materials Hotline - 714-834-6752
- Orange County Coastkeeper
- 24-hour Toll Free Hotline - 1 877-4CA-COAST (422-2627)
- Local Hotline - 714-850-1965
- Seal Beach
- Police Dept. - 562-431-2541
- Huntington Harbour
- Harbor Master - 714-723-1002
- Huntington Beach
- Police Dept. - 714-960-8811
- Newport Beach
- Water Quality/Code Enforcement - 949-644-3215
- Police Dept. - 949-644-3720
- Animal Control - 949-644-3717
- Costa Mesa
- Daytime Water Pollution Problem Reporting Hotline - 714-754-5633
- 24-hour Water Pollution Problem Reporting Hotline - 714-567-6363
- Orange County Harbor Master
- Laguna Beach
- Water Quality Department - 949-497-0378
- Police Dept. - 949-494-4040
- Dana Point/San Juan Capistrano
- Harbor Master - 949-248-2222
- Police/Sheriff Dept. - 949-770-6011
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If you observe a marine mammal or sea bird on the beach, DO NOT APPROACH the animal- stay at least 50 ft. away. DO NOT ATTEMPT to push the animal back into the water or pour
water on it.
Not all beached animals need human assistance. It is normal that seals
and sea lions beach themselves to rest, dry and warm, before returning
to the sea on their own. Mothers may leave their pups on the beach
while they are off fishing.
Sea lions can inflict a very serious injury and may have transmittable
diseases.
Interfering with a marine mammal is a violation of federal law.
If you encounter a beached or injured marine animal, please call these dedicated experts:
- Marine Mammal Care Center - INJURED MARINE ANIMALS
- Pacific Marine Mammal Center
- SEA LIONS
- Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center
(Huntington Beach)
- The Whale Team Rescue
- WHALES
- 1-800-39-WHALE (399-4253)
- Pacific Wild Life - INJURED BIRDS
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The following locations are open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,
except for rainy days and major holidays, including 4th of July, Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Years Day.
- Anaheim
Stop and Swap Location
1071 N. Blue Gum Street
Between the 91 and 57 Freeways on the corner of La Palma and Blue Gum.
The Stop and Swap is a unique and free program that allows you to drop off household, yard, and car care products you no longer need and pick up others you can use.
- Huntington Beach
17121 Nichols Street
Between Beach Boulevard and Gothard Street, off Warner Avenue at Rainbow Recycling
and Disposal. Use Gate 6.
- Irvine
Stop and Swap Location
6411 Oak Canyon
Between the 5 and 405 freeways, next to the City Corporate Yard and Animal Shelter.
- San Juan Capistrano
Prima Descha Landfill
From the 55 Freeway, Exit Ortega highway, go east to La Pata and turn right.
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For more information about Orange County's household hazardous waste collection program and the Stop & Swap, call 714-834-6752.
Accepted Materials
- Automotive fluids (antifreeze, motor oil)
- Paint products
- Batteries (home & car)
- Personal care products
- Cosmetics
- Pesticides
- Herbicides
- Polishes and waxes
- Hobby supplies
- Pool and spa chemicals
- Household cleaners
- Propane barbecues tanks
- Fuels
- Unused road flares
- Medicines
- Wood preservatives
- Paints (latex & oil)
Unacceptable Materials
- Ammunition
- Explosives
- Asbestos
- Radioactive materials
- Biological materials
- Compressed gas cylinders
- Business-generated materials
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