Recology Davis now accepts household batteries for free recycling during our CRV buyback hours. Monday – Friday: 9:30 AM – 2 PM Saturday: 8 AM – 4 PM. For more information and additional drop-off locations, visit City of Davis’ Hazardous Waste Drop-Off. Read more
We’re extremely proud to share that Recology Davis driver Gustavo Arriaga has been named the 2023 Regional Residential Driver of the Year, and Recology South Valley driver Salvador “Sal” Plascencia has received Honorable Mention for Regional Commercial Driver of the Year! This is the third year in a row that two Recology drivers have been […] Read more
Congrats again to Recology Davis driver Gustavo Arriaga for being named Regional Residential Driver of the Year by the National Waste & Recycling Association! Read more on Gustavo in this article by the Davis Enterprise here. Read more
Expanding programs help farms grow crops that ‘support your health’. As more cities implement and expand curbside food scrap collection programs for composting, farmers are speaking out. The Davis Enterprise, Oct. 13, 2023. Read more
Landfills, the third-largest source of methane emissions globally, significantly contribute to the climate crisis. While the waste management industry traditionally relies heavily on landfills, an alternative approach that focuses on resource recovery—diverting material from landfills for recycling into new products or returning to the earth—is paramount in methane reduction. Reuters, Dec. 12, 2023. Read more
Recology Davis is offering two free shred events in 2024. Stop by and drop off papers and confidential documents that you’d like shredded and recycled. Davis residential customers only! Event Details: Saturday, May 4th, and October 12th 9 AM – 12 PM or until the trucks fill up! Davis Recycling Center 2727 2nd Street Davis, […] Read more
Recology Davis customers, Please note that our buyback center is now open for CRV redemption during normal business hours: Monday-Friday 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday – 8 AM – 4 PM Read more
We are once again offering a Bulky Waste Voucher Program for our City of Davis customers to dispose of bulky items. One voucher will be issued per the City of Davis household. Hold on to your voucher when you receive it in the mail and don’t throw it away—this is your ticket for a free […] Read more
In honor of this year’s Earth Month theme: “Planet vs. Plastics”, Julia Mangin, Head of Sustainability at Recology, recently sat down for a Q&A to dispel some of the myths around recycling, discuss the complexities around the recycling process, and explain the importance of contributing to the circular economy. Read on for Julia’s answers to […] Read more
Recology Diverts 1.4 Million Tons of Materials from Landfills, Delivers on Key Sustainability Goals in Latest Sustainability Update Highlights Include a 27 Percent Increase in Composting, Investments in Landfill-Gas-to-Energy systems SAN FRANCISCO, August 20, 2024 – Recology, a leading resource recovery company on the West Coast, has released its 2024 Sustainability Update, showcasing the company’s […] Read more
Starting in December 2024, all payment processing and account management for Yolo County customers and Debris Box customers will be moving to our new online Customer Account Portal. This portal will allow you to pay your bill, view your service calendar, access your statements, and more all in one place! Starting in December, pay your […] Read more
Recology is proud to announce the release of our 2023 Sustainability Report! This year’s report showcases our company-wide commitment to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting our diverse employee-owners, and partnering with local communities to achieve our shared goals. Read more
Recology is proud to announce the release of our 2022 Sustainability Update. Learn about our advancements in resource recovery, how we’re expanding the use of renewable fuels and carbon-free electricity, and the strides we’ve made to foster a more equitable, inclusive, and transparent workplace. Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, April 10, 2023 – To celebrate Earth Month, Recology announced that it achieved its goal to power its fleet with more than 90 percent renewable or alternative energy in 2022. “We made a commitment in 2019 to significantly reduce our use of conventional fossil fuels. In hitting this mark, we achieved one of […] Read more
Ever wonder what happens to the food waste, food-soiled paper, and yard materials you place in your brown-lidded organics cart? It’s transformed into a nutrient-rich soil amendment known as compost! Compost is available for purchase at the Yolo County Central Landfill Monday – Saturday from 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM and on Sunday from 8:00 […] Read more