Bulky Items Drop-Off Days 2010

WHEN :April 8-9 April 10 Thursday-Friday Saturday (4 p.m.- 7 p.m.) (10 a.m.- 4 p.m.)

WHERE: Davis Waste Removal 2727 2nd Street(between Cantrill Drive and Peña Drive)

WHO: This service is available to Davis residents only. ID MAY BE REQUIRED, NO CHARGE TO PARTICIPATE

No commercial haulers: commercial haulers and business materials will not be accepted.

Acceptable Materials: large appliances, refrigerators, freezers (limit 2), toilets, sinks, plumbing fixtures, scrap metal, wood scraps, furniture, mattresses, textiles, empty cardboard boxes, electronics, TVs, computer items, computer monitors, microwaves, CDs, DVDs, floppy discs, cassette tapes, other bulky items

Unacceptable Materials: business or commercial waste, soil, dirt, concrete, asphalt, construction debris, automobile and truck tires, hazardous waste (paint, oil, etc.), regular household garbage,
furniture with lead paint

Material Preparation: Please try to separate materials whenever possible so that materials can easily be recycled at the drop-off site.

Salvage Area: There will be a salvage area where usable items such as furniture will be separated and stored for reuse; these items can be taken at no charge.

For more information call:
Davis Waste Removal: 756-4646 or
City Recycling Program: 757-5686

DO NOT put bulky waste out at your curb or in the street IT WILL NOT BE PICKED UP!

Household Hazardous Waste Products that may pose a hazard to human health or the environment are considered hazardous waste. This includes items such as acids, automotive fluids (brake/transmission fluid, gasoline, etc.), floor and furniture cleaners, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, herbicides, household cleaners, mercury thermostats, paint (oil and latex), pesticides, poisons, pool chemicals, propane canisters, used syringes (must be in a certified sharps container), mercury thermometers, etc. These items cannot be thrown away in the trash.
Residents can bring their household hazardous waste to the Yolo County Central Landfill during a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day for free disposal.

The next scheduled drop-off days will be April 9 and 10 at the Yolo County Central Landfill from 9 am - 2 pm. Other 2010 dates are: May 7 & 8, June 11 & 12, July 9 & 10, August 13 & 14, September 17 & 18, October 8 & 9, November 12 & 13, and December 10 & 11. There is no charge to Yolo County residents. For more information, call 666-8729 or visit www.yolocounty.org.

What if I can't transport my bulky items to the drop-off site?

We encourage you to carpool with friends and neighbors who have a vehicle which will allow you to transport your bulky items to the drop-off site. Individuals who currently subscribe to handicapped trash service can call Davis Waste Removal at 756-4646 for a special pickup appointment. As always, Davis Waste Removal offers special pickup service for a fee to residents who wish to dispose of large bulky items. What if I want to dispose of my item before or after the drop-off days? If you are unable to participate, you have several options to dispose of bulky items. Reusable items can be donated to a local thrift store or charity or can be given away by advertising it in the free section of the Davis Enterprise classifieds. Check out the online Recyclopedia at www.davisrecycling.org to find out how to recycle and reuse over 150 different items. You can also take the materials to the Yolo County Central Landfill yourself. Standard landfill fees will apply. For details, call 666-8729. Other Solid Waste and Recycling Services
Cardboard, plastics #1 & #2, rigid plastics (#3, #5, #6 & #7), metal cans, tin foil, paper, glass bottles, scrap metal, used motor oil and oil filters: These can be recycled 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week at Davis Waste Removal, 2727 Second St.

Electronics: You can bring your electronic items to the Yolo County Landfill for free recycling daily during normal business hours. Items accepted include televisions, computer monitors, fax machines, cellular phones, VCRs, printers, microwaves, CPUs, stereos, keyboards and more. Landfill hours are Monday - Saturday (6:30am - 4:00pm) and Sunday (9:00am - 5:00pm). For details, call (530) 666-8729.

Tires: The landfill accepts automobile and truck tires for a fee of $3-$4 each.

www.dwrco.com
www.davisrecycling.org

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