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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
Move-Out Waste Reduction Tips
Are you moving out or clearing out?
Don't trash good stuff! Please sell or donate useful items instead.
Move Out Waste Reduction Flier
Quick links:
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Thrift Stores
Local thrift stores usually accept a wide variety of reusable goods. Please call individual stores to verify drop-off times and if they can currently accept your items.
Big Blue Barn Thrift Store, Yolo County Central Landfill 44090 County Road 28H, Woodland
530-666-8856
Donations accepted 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Yolo County Central Landfill is a one-stop-shop where you can donate items for reuse, recycle what can't be reused, and throw away whatever is left.
Community Mercantile
622 Cantrill Dr. | 530-379-3070
Please call or text to see if items are accepted. Some pick ups available.
Goodwill Donation Xpress
417 Mace Boulevard | 530-231-5111
Donations accepted 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Goodwill Thrift Store
1640 E. 8th St. | 530-564-4474
Donations accepted 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Yolo County SPCA Thrift Store
920 3rd St. | 530-758-0544
Donations accepted Mon. – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more reuse and recycling options, check out Recology's What Bin web page!
Internet Posting
Post items online that you would like to sell or give away.
- Facebook: There are a number of local Facebook groups where you can post items to sell or give away (Davis Kids2Kids Resale, Davis Sale or Trade, Davis Yard Sales, Buy Nothing, etc.).
- Sacramento.Craigslist.org
- FreeCycle.org
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As always, please use caution when considering the reuse of items from a different household, as objects can carry viruses, bacteria or introduce pests into your home. |
Here's some simple tips to make moving less messy:
- Please be respectful and do NOT unload your unwanted items into your neighbors trash can or dumpster. Illegally dumping household trash, mattresses and furniture in and around their trash cans and dumpsters can be expensive for them to clean up and haul away.
- If you have too much trash and it won’t fit in your garbage cart, please bring it to the landfill.
- Take a closer look at what you’re throwing away. It's possible that at least half of what you’re tossing out is recyclable. If your recycling cart is full, you can drop off recyclables for free 24/7 at the Recology Davis recycling center at 2727 2nd Street.
- Tempting though it may be, please be responsible as you are moving and help keep our city beautiful by donating your unwanted items, instead of leaving them on the street, sidewalk or in your front yard. Leaving furniture, mattresses and other household items in front of your property or on the street and sidewalk is a violation of City Code and may be a safety hazard for bicycles and pedestrians. See below for ways to recycle or reuse your unwanted stuff.
Recycle
Some household items that cannot be reused can be recycled locally.
Appliances (refrigerators, stoves, ovens and other appliances): Some non-profit groups will accept working appliances. If you have an appliance you would like to donate that is not in working order, the Yolo County Central Landfill takes them for recycling (fees apply).
Cardboard: Flatten and stack cardboard boxes next to your recycling cart and Recology Davis will pick them up for recycling. You can also take your cardboard to the Recology Davis recycling center at 2727 2nd Street in Davis.
Clothing, fabrics and textiles: The Yolo County Central Landfill has a textile recycling program. Learn more about what is accepted.
Electronics (TVs, computer monitors, microwaves and other electronics): The Yolo County Central Landfill accepts electronics for recycling every day from anyone that lives in Yolo County. No need to wait for special drop-off events or out-of-town special pick-up to come by your area. You can recycle your old or broken computer monitors, TVs, keyboards, CPUs, toasters and other electronics easily!
Hazardous Waste (cleaning products, burned out fluorescent bulbs, batteries, propane canisters, medicines, paint and other chemicals): Anyone that lives in Yolo County can take these items to the Yolo County Central Landfill every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for free drop-off. The Yolo County Central Landfill will accept paint, batteries, electronics and fluorescent bulbs and tubes from residents for free every day during normal operating hours.
Mattresses: Mattresses and box springs can be recycled for FREE at the locations listed below.
Recology Davis, 2727 2nd Street, Davis (530-756-4646) Mattresses can be dropped off for recycling during the CRV center buy-back hours: Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Yolo County Central Landfill, 4090 County Road 28H (530-666-8727)
Futon mattresses are accepted for recycling, but the mattress must separate from the futon frame or base. Items not accepted: sleeping bags, pillows, unattached mattress pads and mattress toppers (even items with resilient filling intended to be used with or on top of a mattress), car beds, crib or bassinet mattress, juvenile products or the pads used for such juvenile products, waterbeds, air mattresses that contain no upholstery material (such as a camping mattress), and sofa beds . No severely damaged, twisted, wet or soiled mattresses or mattresses with bed bugs or other organisms.
For more reuse and recycling options, check out Recology's What Bin web page!