Billing information:
City of Davis Finance Department
530-757-5651
FinanceWeb@CityofDavis.org

Monthly solid waste rates:

• Current Solid Waste Rates
  
• Information about Solid Waste Rates

Solid Waste Utility Billing

All properties within the City are required to subscribe to the solid waste services provided by Recology. The City collects solid waste service fees from customers and uses the revenues to pay Recology for the solid waste services provided, to fund outreach programs and cover the operational and administrative costs of providing these services, including billing and collection of the service fees. The solid waste service charges to customers are divided into two categories: Single-Family Residential and Commercial/Multi-Family Residential.

Solid waste service charges include the following:
1) Weekly pick-up of garbage, recycling and organic waste
2) Seasonal on-street collection of yard material piles
3) Street sweeping
4) Bulky items program for residents
5) Residential hazardous waste disposal programs
6) Various other waste reduction and recycling outreach and programs

Service Changes: Who to Call

Single-Family Accounts: Property owners should contact the City’s Finance Department at 530-57-5651 to request a different sized trash cart. If they want to change their organics cart size, they need to contact Recology Davis at 530-756-4646.

Commercial and Multi-Family Accounts: Property owners/managers need to contact Recology Davis at 530-756-4646 to make any changes to their solid waste collection services.

Rate Studies and Proposition 218

The City aims to perform solid waste rate studies every 5 years to ensure the continued fiscal sustainability of the Solid Waste utility. Solid waste rates are subject to the rules of Proposition 218 (passed by California voters in 1996) and therefore must follow a very strict and thorough public process prior to approval. The studies are conducted by third-party consultants, in collaboration with staff and City commissions. In addition to the rate studies, each year there is a review of the state of the Solid Waste fund and upcoming regulatory changes that may impact the cost of providing services.

More information about solid waste rates

The City has an exclusive franchise waste agreement with Recology Davis to collect trash, recyclables, organics and on-street yard material piles and perform street sweeping within the city limits. The contract runs until the end of 2027.

For questions about scheduling or pick-up, please contact Recology Davis:
Recology Davis
530-756-4646
RecologyDavis@Recology.com

2015 Agreement For Collection and Handling of Solid Waste

Amendment #1

Amendment #2 - Transfer to Recology

Amendment #3

 

Recology Davis Recycling Center

Recology Davis administration office, material recovery facility and recycling center is located at 2727 2nd Street in Davis. The recycling center offers 24/7 drop-off recycling for paper, plastics, cardboard, aluminum, metal cans, scrap metal, used motor oil and filters and cartons.

Recology Davis operates a Buy Back Center onsite as well, where customers can redeem their CRV containers. The buyback center is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recology accepts mattresses and box springs for free recycling and used sharps for free and safe disposal during buyback hours.

Sometimes you may see people looking through your recycling or trash bins. They may be looking for California Redemption Value (CRV) materials, like soda cans and water bottles. However, removing materials from waste bins is a violation of Davis Municipal Code Section 32.01.060.

 

Why is the theft of recyclables a problem?

Recycling theft causes a number of problems.

• Recyclables may end up in the trash. In searching through recycling bins to find CRV containers, sometimes recyclables are moved from the recycling bins to the trash (or even the organics cart), contaminating the bins and leading to the disposal of recyclable materials in the landfill.
• Increased litter. Sometimes trash and recyclables are spilled out on the ground, contributing to litter problems.
• Identity theft. When someone is looking through trash and recycling bins, they have access to any mail and documents you have discarded. Always be sure to shred any documents with sensitive information before recycling or disposing of them. Recology does offer free shredding events twice a year. Visit the Recology website for details: https://www.recology.com/recology-davis/

To help avoid recycling theft, try these tips:

• Keep CRV out of your recycling cart
  • Cash in your CRV. You may be setting out $6 or more worth of CRV containers in your recycling cart each week when you roll it to the curb for collection. You can recycle those CRV bottles and cans for money at a certified redemption center.
  • Donate your CRV. You can also donate your CRV bottles and cans to a local charity that collects CRV as a fundraiser.
  • Drop-off your CRV for recycling. You can bring your CRV bottles and cans directly to the Recology Davis Recycling Center at 2727 2nd Street for 24/7 recycling drop-off.
  • Set your cart out in the morning. Most waste bins are rummaged through at night or very early in the morning. Setting your recycling carts out on the curb the morning of your scheduled pick-up instead of the night before makes it harder for anyone to get to your cart before it’s emptied. Just make sure your cart is at the curb before 7:00 a.m. so you don’t miss the recycling truck.

See it, hear it, report it

Theft of recyclables isn’t just a problem here in Davis. It’s an issue throughout California. Locally, stealing recyclables is a violation of Davis Municipal Code 32.01.060. Violators may be prosecuted and are subject to a fine. If you see someone removing recyclables from a cart or bin, get the license plate number of the vehicle and a detailed description of the individual and call the City of Davis non-emergency Police Department number (530-747-5400) to report the crime. Recycling theft is an infraction with fines up to $500 ($100 for the first offense, $200 for the second offense and $500 for the third and any subsequent offenses). If you have a picture of the vehicle or person, you can submit the picture via the online service request system or the My Davis app.