Recycling may not be a perfect solution to waste management, but it’s a better option than sending all waste straight to landfills. To maximize the amount of material that actually gets recycled, it’s important not to contaminate recycling with non-recyclable materials. Keep reading for a guide to proper recycling in Davis, CA.
The following items are recyclable in Davis:
Glass
Bottles and jars of any color
Metal
Aluminum/tin cans
Aluminum foil
Aerosol cans
Paint cans
Metal lids
Paper
Clean, unsoiled paper or cardboard (food soiled paper may be composted)
Large cardboard must be flattened and stacked on the ground next to recycling can
Note: it’s important to clean all recyclable materials before replacing them in the recycling bin to avoid contamination.
The following items cannot be recycled in Davis
Glass
Dishes and drinking glasses
Lightbulbs
Ceramics
Pyrex
Metal
Scrap metal
Scrap metal can be dropped off at the Recology Davis recycling center, 2727 Second St., 24 hours a day.
Scrap metal can also be dropped off at the Yolo County Central Landfill during business hours.
Electronics
Electronics can be dropped off at the Yolo County Central Landfill every Friday and Saturday from 7:30-3:30 PM.
Plastic
Plastic bags
Packing material
Bioplastics (“plastics” made from plant materials, often labeled #7/PLA)
Paper
Refrigerated milk or juice cartons (may be composted)
Shelf-stable cartons (cannot be composted)
Receipts
Paper towels (may be composted)
Tissues
Plastic/wax coated paper
Photo paper
For more information on recycling in Davis, check out https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/public-works-utilities-and-operations/solid-waste-and-recycling/recycling.
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