Davis Campus: If the container had paint/solvents in it, it is considered hazardous/universal waste and must be disposed of through Safety Services.

UC Davis Health: Aerosol cans may be hazardous waste when they are non-empty and will no longer be used. Aerosol cans are not hazardous wastes when they have been emptied of contents. Reference Hazardous Waste Disposal or contact Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) at 754-2740.

Davis Campus: Recycle at any bottle/can/containers recycling bin or mixed recycling bin on campus.

UC Davis Health: Place empty cans in mixed recycling container.

Davis Campus: Recycle at any bottle/can/containers recycling bin or mixed recycling bin on campus. Please empty any food, liquid, or grease from the foil or foil pan before recycling.

UC Davis Health: Clean aluminum place in mixed recycling container. Soiled / food soiled place in landfill/trash container.

Davis campus:

• Waste generated on campus (non-residential): Contact Aggie Surplus for resale options or recycling.
• Waste generated on campus (residence halls): Contact the Student Housing Sustainability Office.
• Waste generated off campus: Please take household hazardous waste (HHW) such as electronic waste to your local HHW facility (City of Davis residents use the Yolo County Landfill).

UC Davis Health: Create PO&M Service Request (BEATS) for pick up by Move Crew.

It is illegal to throw batteries in the trash in the state of California.

Davis Campus: Drop off at any multi-bin location on campus (find the closest multi-bin location on the campus Sustainability Map) or request a desktop battery bin or place in a box labeled "Battery Recycle" and intercampus mail to "Environmental Safety Facility" when full. See Safety Services Battery Recycling Program.

UC Davis Health: Place batteries in appropriately labeled bucket. See Safety Services Battery Recycling Program.

Davis Campus: Recycle at any bottle/can/containers recycling bin or mixed recycling bin on campus.

UC Davis Health: Recycle plastic #1-#2, CRV in mixed recycling container.

Sometimes a desk side recycle bin won’t do. For office, residence hall or apartment moves or major clean-outs, there are several options:

Davis Campus:

• On-campus residents: Student Housing sponsors a move-in recycling drive at the beginning of every fall quarter and a Move-out Donation Drive at the end of every spring quarter. Visit Student Housing's sustainability website for more information on their sustainability programs.
• Off campus residents: The City of Davis and local apartment managers host an Apartment Move-Out Waste Reduction Program each year.
• Office clean-outs: If you have a large volume of things to dispose of, contact Special Services for assistance. You can also request an Office Clean Out bin from Facilities Management. Both services are an additional charge.

UC Davis Health: For large office moves or major clean-outs please coordinate as needed with EVS and PO&M. Departments should assess items prior to disposal to ensure compliant and sustainable disposal practices (see medical supply donations).

Davis Campus: Recycle aluminum, tin and steel cans at any bottle/can/containers recycling bin or mixed recycling bin on campus.

UC Davis Health: Place in mixed recycling container.

Dispose of in landfill/trash container.

Davis Campus: Break down and recycle at any tan cardboard dumpster on campus (usually located in parking lot enclosure or loading dock of buildings).

UC Davis Health: Break down all cardboard and place in appropriate recycling bin, or in designated area separate from landfill/trash.

Currently not recyclable on campus. Dispose of in landfill/trash container.

Davis Campus: Currently not recyclable on campus. Dispose of in landfill/trash container.

UC Davis Health: If only a few, place into Confidential Document Shredding console. If more than a few, contact the Operational Waste Programs Administrator to coordinate a pickup by our confidential document vendor.

Davis Campus: Drop off at any multi-bin location on campus or intercampus mail to "Supply Chain Management Logistics". Find the closest multi-bin location on the campus Sustainability Map.

UC Davis Health: Contact IT for return.

Currently not recyclable on campus. Dispose of in landfill/trash container.

Davis Campus: Donate to the Aggie Reuse Store if still in good condition.

Davis Campus: see Light Bulb

UC Davis Health: It is illegal in the state of California to throw CFLs in the trash due to the mercury content in the bulb. Create PO&M Service Request (BEATS) for Electrical – Electrical Support.

See food waste/organics.

Davis Campus: Contact Aggie Surplus for resale options or recycling.

UC Davis Health: Contact IT.

Davis Campus:

• On campus: Contact Supply Chain Management Logistics for on-campus paper shredding options and charges. Learn more about secure document handling.
• Off campus: Off campus options for campus shredding services are also available through Viking Shred and Iron Mountain.

UC Davis Health: Place in the appropriate confidential document console / container.

Davis Campus:

• If the container held any Extremely Hazardous or Acutely Hazardous Materials at any point, OR is not currently empty (as defined by the state): Must be disposed through Safety Services.
• If the container did not hold any Extremely Hazardous or Acutely Hazardous Materials at any point, AND is currently empty (as defined by the state): Recycle at any bottle/can/containers recycling bin or mixed recycling bin on campus.

Davis Campus: Currently not recyclable on campus. Dispose of in landfill/trash container.

UC Davis Health: If only a few, place into Confidential Document Shredding console. If more than a few, contact the Operational Waste Programs Administrator to coordinate a pickup by our Confidential Document vendor.

It is illegal to throw electronics in the trash in the state of California.

Davis Campus:

• Waste generated on campus (non-residential): For large electronics contact Aggie Surplus for resale options or recycling. Drop off small electronics at any multi-bin location on campus or intercampus mail to "Distribution Services". Find the closest multi-bin location on the campus Sustainability Map.
• Waste generated on campus (residential): Contact the Student Housing Sustainability Office here.
• Waste generated off campus (residential): Please take household hazardous waste (HHW) such as electronic waste to your local HHW facility (City of Davis residents use the Yolo County Landfill).

UC Davis Health: Create PO&M Service Request (BEATS) for pick up by Move Crew.

Currently not recyclable on campus. Dispose of in landfill/trash container.

Hold for re-use where possible (e.g. foam coolers). Landfill/trash container if must be disposed.

To avoid foam coolers when buying lab products, please consider the following options:

• Purchase bulk orders at the Scientific Store
• Use the NEB vending machine in Vet Med 3B
• Buy from companies that offer free shipping labels for empty foam containers (e.g. NEB and Sigma)

Currently not recyclable on campus. Dispose of in landfill/trash container.

Davis Campus: Currently not recyclable on campus. Dispose of in landfill/trash container.

UC Davis Health: If only a few, place into Confidential Document Shredding console. If more than a few, contact the Waste Programs Administrator to coordinate a pickup by our Confidential Document vendor.

It is illegal in the state of California to throw fluorescent bulbs/tubes in the trash due to the mercury content in the bulb.

See entry for "Light Bulb"

Davis Campus: Composting is available in a limited number of locations. Compost at a nearby compost bin if one is available in your vicinity. If not, dispose of in a landfill/trash bin. You can find locations that accept compostables on the Campus Sustainability Map.

UC Davis Health: Place in compost container. Food/organics waste only, no “compostable” containers, utensils, cups, etc.

Davis Campus: see Refrigerator 

UC Davis Health: Create PO&M Service Request (BEATS) for pick up by Move Crew.

Davis Campus: Recycle at any bottle/can/containers recycling bin or mixed recycling bin on campus. Laboratory glass is not recyclable and must be disposed of separately.

UC Davis Health (non-medical waste): Place in mixed recyclables recycling container. If in a lab area, coordinate as needed to place in a glass collection box. If a significant amount, contact EH&S and EVS to ensure not a safety risk to handle/dispose.

Recycle clean paper grocery bags in any mixed paper or mixed recycling bin.

Davis Campus: Request a separate bin to recycle hardbound books from Custodial Services for an additional charge.

UC Davis Health: If no metal or plastic binding, place in mixed recycling container. Otherwise, remove binding or place in landfill/trash. If large amount, please contact EVS for separate container to prevent overflow and heavy containers.

Davis Campus: Many products used in homes and workplaces are hazardous and need to be disposed of safely, including glues and adhesives, nail polish and remover, solvents, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, etc. California law prohibits throwing many of these products in the trash. List of materials that cannot be put in the trash.

Davis Campus: Drop off at any multi-bin location on campus or intercampus mail to "Supply Chain Management Logistics". Find the closest multi-bin location on the campus Sustainability Map.

UC Davis Health: Place used ink jet in box that new one came in, label “Recycle Toner” and place with outgoing internal mail.

Recycle in any mixed paper or mixed recycling bin. Remove any plastic film, foil, or adhesive sections.

Davis campus:

• Waste generated on campus (non-residential): Contact Aggie Surplus for resale options or recycling.
• Waste generated on campus (residence halls): Contact the Student Housing Sustainability Office.
• Waste generated off campus: Please take household hazardous waste (HHW) such as electronic waste to your local HHW facility (City of Davis residents use the Yolo County Landfill).

UC Davis Health: Create PO&M Service Request (BEATS) for pick up by Move Crew.

Davis Campus: Dispose of in landfill/trash container. There are many creative ways to reduce your landfill waste. For more ideas, stop by the Aggie Reuse Store next to the EcoHub or contact Waste Reduction and Recycling.

It is illegal to throw fluorescent bulbs/tubes or CFL bulbs in the trash in California due to the mercury content in the bulbs.

Davis campus:

• Waste generated on campus (non-residential): 
  • For recycling intact bulbs submit a request through Facilities.
  • For broken bulbs create a WASTe Tag through Safety Services.
• Waste generated on campus (residence halls): Contact the Student Housing Sustainability Office.
• Waste generated off campus: Please take household hazardous waste (HHW) such as electronic waste to your local HHW facility (City of Davis residents use the Yolo County Landfill).

UC Davis Health: Create PO&M Service Request (BEATS) for Electrical – Electrical Support.

Recycle in any mixed paper or mixed recycling bin.

See scrap metal.

Currently not recyclable on campus. Dispose of in landfill/trash container.

Recycle in any mixed paper or mixed recycling bin.

Davis campus:

• Waste generated on campus (non-residential): Contact Aggie Surplus for resale options or recycling.
• Waste generated on campus (residence halls): Contact the Student Housing Sustainability Office.
• Waste generated off campus: Please take household hazardous waste (HHW) such as electronic waste to your local HHW facility (City of Davis residents use the Yolo County Landfill).

UC Davis Health: Create PO&M Service Request (BEATS) for pick up by Move Crew.

Davis Campus: Contact Aggie Surplus for resale options or donate to Aggie Reuse Store.

UC Davis Health: Reuse within department or donate to Aggie Surplus, create PO&M Service Request (BEATS) for pick up by Move Crew.

Davis Campus: Currently not recyclable on campus. For reuse, drop off at your nearest United Parcel Service store (e.g. 140 B Street, Suite #5, Davis, CA).

UC Davis Health: Hold for re-use. Landfill/trash container if must be disposed.

Davis Campus: Recycle at any mixed paper bin or mixed recycling bin on campus. If you are moving out or doing spring cleaning in your office you can get a larger paper bin to fill with papers and files you no longer need. For information on how to request that, go the Bulk Recycling section of this guide.

UC Davis Health: Place non-confidential paper in mixed recycling container.

See Confidential Shredding.

Davis Campus: Recycle in paper recycling bin if in small amounts. If large amount, please contact Custodial Services  for separate bin to prevent overflow) for an additional charge).

UC Davis Health: Place in mixed recycling container.
If large amount, please contact EVS for separate container to prevent overflow and heavy containers.

Recycle in any mixed paper or mixed recycling bin.

Recycle in any mixed paper or mixed recycling bin.

Recycle at any bottle/can/containers recycling bin or mixed recycling bin on campus. No pipette tips.

Davis Campus: Compost at a nearby compost bin. You can find locations that accept compostables on the Campus Sustainability Map.

Davis Campus: Currently not recyclable on campus. Dispose of in landfill/trash container or take clean, dry bags to Target or Safeway in South Davis for recycling.

UC Davis Health: Dispose of in landfill/trash container.

Recycle at any bottle/can/containers recycling bin or mixed recycling bin on campus.

Plastics #3-7 have a limited recycling market. Choose plastics #1 or #2 whenever you can.

Davis Campus:  Recycle #3-6 containers at any bottle/can/containers recycling bin or mixed recycling bin on campus. Compost #7 PLA containers in compost bin and dispose of all other #7 containers.

UC Davis Health: Dispose of plastics #3-7 in landfill/trash container.

Dispose of in landfill/trash container.

Currently not recyclable on campus. Dispose of in landfill/trash container.

See Plastic container (#3-7).

Davis campus:

• Waste generated on campus (non-residential): Contact Aggie Surplus for resale options or recycling.
• Waste generated on campus (residence halls): Contact the Student Housing Sustainability Office.
• Waste generated off campus: Please take household hazardous waste (HHW) such as electronic waste to your local HHW facility (City of Davis residents use the Yolo County Landfill).

UC Davis Health: Create PO&M Service Request (BEATS) for pick up by Move Crew.

Davis Campus: Recycle at one of these designated metal recycling locations:

• Primary drop-off site: Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Physics & Geology
• Western Ag Center
• Crocker Lab
• Hoagland Hall
• Art Building
• South Silo
• Facilities Management
• Aggie Surplus (formerly Bargain Barn)

UC Davis Health:

• Metal such as cans (aluminum, tin, and steel), clean foil - place in mixed recycling container.
• Project generated metal coordinated on case by case basis.
• Large volume amounts create PO&M Service Request (BEATS) for pick up by Move Crew.

Davis Campus:

• Waste generated on campus (non-residential): Drop off at any multi-bin location or intercampus mail to "Distribution Services". Find the closest multi-bin location on the campus Sustainability Map. 
• Waste generated on campus (residential): Contact the Student Housing Sustainability Office here.
• Waste generated off campus (residential): Please take household hazardous waste (HHW) such as electronic waste to your local HHW facility (City of Davis residents use the Yolo County Landfill.)

Recycle in mixed paper recycling bin if in small amounts. If large amounts, see Bulk Recycling section of this guide.

Recycle in bottle/can/containers recycling bin or mixed recycling bin.

Recycle in mixed paper or mixed recycling bin. Please tear off the sticky adhesive area before recycling.

Recycle in bottle/can/containers recycling bin or mixed recycling bin.

Davis Campus: Place used toner in box that new one came in, label “Recycle Toner” and place with outgoing internal mail

UC Davis Health: Place used toner in box that new one came in, label “Recycle Toner” and place with outgoing UCD internal mail

Currently not recyclable on campus. Dispose of in landfill/trash container.

Davis Campus: Contact Aggie Surplus for resale options or recycling.

Currently not recyclable on campus. Dispose of in landfill/trash container.

Davis Campus:

• Waste generated on campus (non-residential): Contact Aggie Surplus for resale options or recycling.
• Waste generated on campus (residential): Contact the Student Housing Sustainability Office here.
• Waste generated off campus (residential): Please take household hazardous waste (HHW) such as electronic waste to your local HHW facility (City of Davis residents use the Yolo County Landfill).

Davis Campus: Drop pallets off to be recycled by Supply Chain Management Logistics at 615 Hopkins Road

UC Davis Health: Return to Vendor or Distribution for re-use. Pallets for disposal are collected at the 14th Ave Warehouse.

Currently not recyclable on campus. Dispose of in landfill/trash container. Choose refillable pens and pencils when you can, and reduce waste by just replacing the lead or ink refills.