Greener Guide

THESE ITEMS SHOULD NOT BE THROWN AWAY IN THE TRASH.
BATTERIES
Residents can bring alkaline, lithium and
rechargeable batteries to these collection sites in
Davis for recycling:
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Ace Hardware, 3rd & G St.
CVS Pharmacy, 1550 E. Covell Blvd.
CVS Pharmacy, 1471 W. Covell Blvd.
Davis Food Co-Op, 620 G St.
Davis Library, 315 E. 14th St.
Hibbert Lumber Co., 5th & G St.
Nugget Market, 1414 East Covell Blvd.
Nugget Market, 409 Mace Blvd.
Yolo County Library, 315 E. 14th St.
Rite Aid, 655 Russell Blvd.
Rite Aid, 2135 Cowell Blvd.
Senior Center, 646 A St.
PLEASE NOTE:
All batteries must be sorted by type (alkaline,
lithium and rechargeable) BEFORE you bring them
to a site to be recycled. Place each type into a
separate plastic bag for easy handling.
Alkaline
Batteries
Lithium
Batteries
Greener Guide
ELECTRONICS
Rechargeable
Batteries
Televisions, computer monitors and microwaves are illegal to throw in the trash.
These and other electronic waste items can be recycled for free every day at the
locations listed below. Please call ahead to verify drop-off times and if they can
currently accept the items you wish to donate.
• Goodwill Donation Xpress, 2939 Spafford Dr., Suite 110 (753-2524)
• Goodwill Donation Xpress, 417 Mace Blvd., Suite E (759-1136)
• Yolo County Central Landfill, 44090 County Road 28H (666-8729)
• Yolo County SPCA Thrift Store, 920 3rd St. (758-0544)
Accepted items include:
• cell phones
• computer accessories
• computer monitors
• CPU’s
• DVD players
• electrical cords
• electronic chargers
• fax machines
• keyboards
• microwaves
• musical greeting cards
• printers
• remote controls
• small kitchen appliances
• stereos
• televisions
• vacuum cleaners
• VCRs
• and more!
Free Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off
Every Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Yolo County offers free household hazardous waste disposal for residents every week at the landfill.
Free senior/disabled pick-up service is available, please call (530) 666-8856 for more information.
Accepted items include:
• automotive products
• batteries
• cooking oils
• fire extinguishers
• fluorescent bulbs/tubes
• household cleaners
• medications (prescription and
over-the-counter)
• mercury thermometers
• paint
• pesticides & herbicides
• propane canisters
• used syringes (place in a punctureproof container)
A guide to reducing waste, conserving water & preventing pollution.
May 2016
5 WAYS
5 WAYS
YOU CAN PROTECT WATER QUALITY
YOU CAN
NO FATS, OILS OR GREASE DOWN THE DRAIN
Avoid clogged pipes--save fats, oils and grease for
recycling (see back page) or place in the trash.
CAN YOUR WASTE
Make sure all your trash, recyclables and organic
wastes end up in the proper waste containers.
KEEP FOOD WASTE OUT OF THE SINK
Scrape food scraps off dishes and place them in
your food scrap pail.
WASH YOUR CAR THE GREEN WAY
Wash your cars at car wash facilities where the
waste water goes to the Waste Water Treatment
Plant.
DON’T FLUSH GARBAGE
Nothing should be flushed down the toilet other
than human wastes and toilet paper. “Flushable”
or “Disposable” products such as wipes, diapers
or feminine protection should never be disposed of
in sinks or toilets. They belong in the trash.
DISPOSE OF HAZARDOUS WASTES PROPERLY
Household chemicals should never be disposed of
in the sink or toilet. See back page for options.
DISPOSE OF MEDICINES PROPERLY
Unused medicines should never be poured down
the sink or toilet. See back page for options.
5 WAYS
YOU CAN
CONSERVE WATER
REDUCE AND REUSE
While you wait for your shower to heat up, or when
rinsing fruits & veggies, place a bucket under the
tap to collect the running water. Reuse this water
to water plants or flush the toilet.
KEEP IT SHORT
Aim to limit showers to five minutes or less. For
added water savings, try turning the tap off while
you wash your hair.
LET THE DISH SOAP DO THE WORK
Soak pots and pans with water and dish soap
instead of rinsing to remove stuck-on food.
FILL IT UP
Run full loads when washing either dishes or
clothes.
Limit of 125 pounds or 15 gallons due to
Department of Transportation Regulations
For more information, call 666-8729 or visit YoloCounty.org.
PREVENT POLLUTION
A GLASS A DAY
Limit the amount of dishes you have to wash.
Designate one drinking glass per day.
CHOOSE PROFESSIONALS
If possible have car maintenance done at a licensed
auto repair and maintenance shop.
CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PETS
Pick up your pet‘s waste, put it in a plastic bag
(biodegradable is best!) and place it in a trash
receptacle.
LIMIT PLASTICS
Reduce the use of plastics, especially singleuse plastics. Look for glass or metal reusable or
recyclable alternatives.
5 WAYS
YOU CAN
PROTECT WILDLIFE
ENCOURAGE LESS TOXIC OPTIONS
Encourage your property to use less toxic methods
for controlling pests. Rodenticides can harm nontarget wildlife like hawks and owls.
PRACTICE LESS TOXIC OPTIONS
Control ants with boric acid-based baits. Keep
counter tops clean and store sugary and fatty foods
in sealed containers or in the refrigerator.
FEED PETS INDOORS
Pet food is for pets, not wildlife. Feed pets indoors
to reduce wildlife encounters.
KEEP PETS INDOORS
Keep small pets indoors at night to keep them safe
from coyotes. Keeping pet cats indoors during the
day also protects local birds from predation.
CLOSE THE TRASH CAN LID
Ensure the community trash bin lid is closed
after depositing trash to prevent wildlife from
rummaging.
City of Davis Public Works Department Environmental Resources Division
(530) 757-5686 [email protected] GreenerDavis.org
Please sort your waste into the correct bin.
Questions? Visit DavisRecycling.org
ORGANICS
RECYCLING
PAPER
PLASTIC, GLASS & METALS
FOOD SCRAPS FOOD-SOILED PAPER
GARBAGE
YARD
TRIMMINGS
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 containers must be empty
 remove caps & lids, place
in cart separately
 labels are okay
 all rigid plastics #1-#7
 food & beverage glass
bottles and jars
 aluminum, tin & steel
cans
 aluminum foil
 empty aerosol & paint
cans
NO
 plastic bags, film or wrap
 expanded polystyrene
foam (Styrofoam TM)
 packing peanuts
 tires or hoses
 light bulbs
 mirrors or window glass
 auto glass
 dishes/pans
 porcelain & ceramic
 scrap metals
Flatten and stack cardboard on
the ground next to the recycling
carts for pick-up.
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junk mail
magazines
catalogs
cereal boxes
phone books
paper bags
newspaper
toilet paper tubes
paper towel tubes
egg cartons
computer paper
notebook paper
colored paper
windowed envelopes
staples are OK
NO
 juice/milk cartons
 paper towels or tissues
 paper napkins
 plastic or wax-coated
paper
 photos
 paper clips & clasps
 waxed cardboard
 packing materials
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fruits & vegetables
bones & eggshells
rice, beans & pasta
meat, poultry & seafood
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dairy products (no liquids)
 plastics
milk cartons, ice cream cartons
 glass
and other cartons found in the
 metals
refrigerated section of stores
 dirt, rock & concrete
pizza boxes & waxed papers
 kitty litter
tea bags, coffee grounds & filters
 non-compostable material
paper napkins & paper towels
facial tissue
paper plates
take-out food packaging Place food scraps in
plants & flowers
paper or compostable
yard trimmings
bags or containers
Hazardous materials, TV
and computer monitors,
batteries, fluorescent
bulbs and microwaves are
illegal to throw away in the
trash. See back page for
disposal options.
BEFORE placing in the
organics cart
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foam & film plastic
diapers
food wrappers
glass & ceramic cookware
pet waste
cat litter
juice boxes and other “shelfstable” cartons found
unrefrigerated at stores
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recyclable items
compostable items
hazardous waste
liquids