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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
School Recycling
UC Davis
The UC Davis Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Waste Reduction & Recycling Program is in charge of recycling on campus. Check out their website for information on recycling on UC Davis campus.
Davis Joint Unified School District
Davis RISE (Recycling Is Simply Elementary) program is in charge of recycling at Davis Joint Unified Schools. In addition to their excellent recycling and organics composting programs, many Davis Joint Unified Schools collect inkjet cartridges and cell phones for recycling. Check out the RISE website for more information.
Collect inkjet printer cartridges and cell phones to raise money for your school! Did you know you could raise money for your school, non-profit or charity by recycling cell phones and inkjet printer cartridges? Many Davis Joint Unified Schools already do! Several recycling organizations will pay you for cell phones and inkjet printer cartridges. Type “recycle inkjet and cell phones” in your internet search engine to find the right recycling organization for your non-profit.
Other Resources
Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT) is a non-profit organization that serves teachers and community groups by taking discarded materials from businesses and offering them to teachers for use in the classroom. Items such as CD’s, plastic bottle caps and cut-out wood pieces are used in math, science and art activities. Go to their website www.raft.net for more information.
You can save money by recycling! Did you know that there is no extra fee for recycling in Davis? If you increase your recycling rate, you can reduce the size of your garbage container, which will save you money. Call Recology Davis 756-4646 to request an additional recycling cart at any time for no extra charge. You can request an additional mixed paper or container cart or a cardboard bin.
Would you like a business waste assessment? Call Recology Davis 756-4646 and ask for a free business waste assessment to help you figure out how your business can reduce waste and save money by increasing your recycling rate. We may be able to give you posters, bin labels and recycling bins too!
Are you looking for a recycling container? Free recycling containers are available from CalRecycle. California businesses can fill out a simple form online at BottlesAndCans.com to request a free recycling container. Fill out the online form to receive a free recycling container, posters, and information on starting a successful recycling program.
Does your school generate hazardous waste?
Do you have computer monitors, fluorescent light bulbs, paint, pesticides and batteries? You may be applicable for the Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Program. Businesses (including schools) can dispose of their hazardous waste though Yolo County’s Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Program at the Yolo County Central Landfill.
Please note: Schools may NOT bring their batteries to the battery collection sites around town, nor can they bring their hazardous waste to Yolo County’s household hazardous waste drop-off days at the landfill. These programs are operated by Yolo County and are for residential generated batteries ONLY. Schools may use the Yolo County Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Program to dispose of their hazardous waste, if they eligible. Please see the county website for details.