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Got cartons? Starting in December, there will be a drop-off location in Davis where people can bring empty and rinsed cartons for recycling. More information coming soon!
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When water flows down the street gutter and into a storm drain, it enters a series of underground pipes that carry the water away from properties and streets. This storm drain system is designed to protect the City from flooding by conveying stormwater to detention ponds, drainage channels and lift stations, then out to local waterways and the ocean. In portions of Davis north of I-80, most stormwater flows directly from the streets to local ponds (West Area Pond, Evergreen Pond, Julie Partansky Pond, Sutter Davis Hospital Pond, the Cannery Pond and the Core Area Pond), then through drainage channels to the Willow Slough Bypass, then out to the Yolo Bypass, the Sacramento River and the ocean. In portions of Davis south of I-80, the stormwater flows through various drainage channels and then is pumped into the Yolo Bypass. Unlike wastewater that goes down the drains inside a home (via sinks, showers, toilets, etc.), stormwater is not treated and is one of the leading causes of water pollution in the United States. When stormwater carries pollutants (such as dirt, trash, animal waste, oil, gas, fertilizers, pesticides, metals, etc.) to our local water bodies, it not only harms aquatic plants and animals, but can also cause adverse effects on our use of water for swimming, fishing, drinking and agriculture. Because of these factors, it’s important to remember that only rain belongs in a storm drain. https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/public-works-utilities-and-operations/stormwater/pollution-prevention-at-home
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If you start to see large flocks of turkeys around town, it's not because the wild turkey population has grown excessively. It's just that time of the year when local wild turkeys form large foraging groups (instead of roaming around alone or in smaller groups) and meander around wider sections of town. It can be quite a sight to see a large flock of 40 turkeys in your neighborhood! Turkeys can be fun to watch, and they help to keep pests like slugs, snails, and cockroaches out of the garden, but they can also behave aggressively, tear up landscaping in search of food, leave a mess on sidewalks, and pose a traffic hazard when crossing busy streets. To encourage peaceful coexistence with our large, feathered neighbors, please do not feed the turkeys. Turkeys are able to find appropriate food on their own. Statewide, the wild turkey population is healthy and thriving. Here are some other ways that you can help to reduce conflict with wild turkeys in your neighborhood and around town: • If you use a bird feeder, keep the area below the feeder clear of fallen seed. • If turkeys begin feeding under your bird feeders, remove the feeders until the turkeys stop visiting the site. This may take several days to weeks. • If turkeys are causing problems in your yard, consider installing motion-detecting sprinklers. • If your dog has free roam of your yard, you’ve got a built-in deterrent. Wild turkeys typically will not enter yards with dogs. • If confronted by a wild turkey that has lost its fear of humans, an open umbrella or walking stick may help steer it out of your path. Turkeys rarely make aggressive physical contact with humans. Be assertive and dominant. Let that turkey know you're in control. • Avoid sudden stops or swerves when encountering turkeys in the roadway. If safe to do so, slow down to 10 mph and proceed. The turkeys will move out of the way. Find more tips on the Living with Wildlife webpage: https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/public-works-utilities-and-operations/urban-wildlife/tips-for-living-with-wildlife
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Recycling Flier (PDF)
Multi-Lingual Recycling Flier (PDF)
Information for Property Managers
Other Useful Waste Reduction and Recycling Information
Multi-Family Waste Collection Service
The City has an exclusive franchise waste agreement with Recology Davis to collect trash, recyclables, organics, yard material piles, and perform street sweeping within the city limits. A variety of bin sizes and service levels are available. More information on monthly solid waste rates. Recology Davis offers unlimited recycling service and basic organic waste collection service (one 96-gallon organics cart that is serviced weekly) at no extra cost to all customers that subscribe to garbage service (additional organics carts or more frequent organic waste collection service is available for a fee). Billing for these services is handled by the City's Finance Department.
If you live in an multi-family community with ten or more units, you receive communal recycling and organic waste collection service. Recycling and organic waste collection carts should be located in or near the waste enclosure. There are two different recycling carts: one for mixed paper and one for plastic, glass and metal containers. Cardboard boxes should be emptied of all packing materials and flattened. Some communities have cardboard recycling bins. For those that do not, place flattened cardboard on the ground next to the recycling carts (there should be a space designated for cardboard recycling).
Move-Out Waste Reduction Program
Every year the City of Davis Recycling Program provides residential property managers with information and resources to encourage reuse of items and reduce the amount of waste that happens during the yearly summer move-out. Tenants are encouraged to donate, sell or give away items they no longer want or need rather than throwing them in the trash. The end result is that good, usable items are kept out of the trash. There is also a possibility of waste disposal savings for apartment managers.
Other Useful Waste Reduction and Recycling Information
For all scheduling or pick-up questions: Recology Davis 530-756-4646
For solid waste, recycling, composting, other questions: City of Davis Public Works Utilities and Operations Department 530-757-5686
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For Billing Information: City of Davis Finance Department 530-757.5651 FinanceWeb@CityofDavis.org
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