Davis Recycling Center: Hours, Holiday Schedule & Items
Use this Davis Recycling Center guide before you load bottles, cans, cardboard, used motor oil, batteries, sharps, mattresses, box springs, cartons, paper, glass, scrap metal or electronics. It explains the official 2727 Second Street address, CRV buy-back hours, 24/7 drop-off items, Sunday rules, holiday collection notes, Yolo County hazardous-waste options and official links in plain local language.
Recology Davis lists 24/7 drop-off for many separated recyclables, including cardboard, paper, plastic containers, cans, glass, scrap metal, cartons, used motor oil and oil filters.
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Fast Answer for Davis Residents
The official Davis Recycling Center is the Recology Davis Recycling Center at 2727 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618. It serves as a CRV buy-back redemption location and a recycling drop-off location. CRV reimbursement is for California Redemption Value containers only.
For CRV buy-back, the listed hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM-2:00 PM, and Saturday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. For regular recycling drop-off, Recology and the City of Davis list free 24-hour / 24-7 drop-off for accepted separated recyclables.
On This Page
- Davis Recycling Center overview
- Quick facts before you drive
- Hours and Sunday schedule
- Holiday schedule
- Accepted 24/7 drop-off items
- CRV buy-back rules
- Special items during buy-back hours
- Battery recycling
- Sharps disposal
- Electronics and hazardous waste
- Cart collection and set-out
- Drive-up checklist
- Official links
- Map and directions
- FAQ
Davis Recycling Center Overview
The Davis Recycling Center is operated by Recology Davis at 2727 Second Street. It is useful for two different needs: CRV buy-back during staffed hours and free drop-off recycling for accepted materials at any time. Those two services are not the same, so check the item and the hour before you drive.
If you only need to drop off cardboard, paper, cans, bottles, cartons, scrap metal, plastic containers, used motor oil or oil filters, the 24/7 drop-off area may solve your problem. If you want CRV money back, or you need to drop off mattresses, box springs, household batteries or sharps, go during buy-back hours only.
The Davis Recycling Center is not the same as the Yolo County Central Landfill and Household Hazardous Waste facility. Electronics, universal waste, many hazardous materials, damaged lithium batteries and business hazardous waste require a different route, often Yolo County Central Landfill guidance.
Quick Facts Before You Drive
| User Question | Best Answer | Action Link |
|---|---|---|
| Where is Davis Recycling Center? | 2727 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618. | Map directions |
| Is recycling drop-off open 24/7? | Yes, free 24-hour / 24/7 drop-off is listed for accepted separated recyclables. | See accepted items |
| What are CRV buy-back hours? | Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-2 PM and Saturday 8 AM-4 PM. | CRV buy-back guide |
| Is CRV buy-back open Sunday? | No Sunday buy-back hours are listed for Recology Davis Recycling Center. | Hours table |
| Where do electronics go? | Yolo County residents can use Yolo County Central Landfill HHW/e-waste drop-off days for free. | E-waste options |
Davis Recycling Center Hours and Sunday Schedule
There are two schedules to understand. The public drop-off recycling area is listed for 24/7 recycling drop-off of accepted materials. The CRV buy-back window is staffed and limited: Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
| Service | Schedule | Use It For | Important Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 recycling drop-off | Listed as available 24 hours / 24-7 | Accepted separated recyclables such as cardboard, paper, cans, plastic containers, glass, cartons, scrap metal, used motor oil and oil filters. | Place materials in the appropriate bin and keep them separated. |
| CRV buy-back | Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-2 PM; Saturday 8 AM-4 PM | California Redemption Value containers for reimbursement. | CRV reimbursement is for CRV containers only. |
| Sunday | 24/7 drop-off may be available; no Sunday CRV buy-back hours are listed. | Use Sunday for accepted drop-off items only. | Do not plan Sunday CRV redemption at Recology Davis Recycling Center. |
| Batteries, sharps, mattresses, box springs | During buy-back hours only | Household batteries, sealed sharps containers, mattresses and box springs. | Sharps may not be dropped off after hours. |
Davis Recycling Center Holiday Schedule
For holidays, separate three things: the recycling center buy-back window, curbside collection, and Yolo County landfill / hazardous-waste drop-off. Recology Davis lists customer service holidays separately from the curbside collection holiday calendar, while Yolo County Central Landfill lists its own closures.
| Holiday / Service | Official Pattern | Resident Action |
|---|---|---|
| Recology customer service holidays | New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day are listed customer-service holidays. | Call ahead if your trip depends on staff help or buy-back service near a holiday. |
| 2025-2026 collection schedule | Recology says collection does not occur on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; affected Thursday customers move to Friday. Thanksgiving collection remains the same. | Set carts out by 6 AM and check your route calendar. |
| Yolo County Central Landfill | Closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. | Do not plan a landfill or HHW trip on listed landfill holidays. |
| HHW at Yolo County | HHW hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM; closed the Friday after Thanksgiving. | Use HHW hours for hazardous waste, electronics and universal waste, not the Davis Recycling Center drop-off bins. |
Accepted 24/7 Drop-Off Items at Davis Recycling Center
Recology Davis and the City of Davis list free 24-hour / 24-7 drop-off for several common recyclable materials at 2727 Second Street. Materials must be separated and placed in the correct bin. Do not mix trash, food waste, hazardous waste or electronics into the recycling drop-off area.
| Category | Accepted for Drop-Off | Prep Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard | Cardboard boxes and flattened cardboard. | Empty and flatten boxes. Remove packing material. |
| Paper | Newspaper, mixed paper and paper. | Keep paper dry and separate from trash or food waste. |
| Plastic | Plastic containers and bottles; City of Davis lists plastics #1-#7 for drop-off. | Empty containers and use the proper bin. |
| Metal | Aluminum cans, metal cans, steel cans, tin foil and scrap metal. | Keep scrap metal separate from paper, glass and plastic. |
| Glass | Food and beverage container glass; glass bottles. | No broken dishes, ceramics, cookware or unsafe glassware. |
| Cartons | Cartons including aseptic, gable-top and ice cream cartons. | Rinse when possible. Caps can stay on where applicable. |
| Used oil | Used motor oil and oil filters. | Use tightly secured containers and follow posted instructions. |
Cardboard Recycling in Davis
Cardboard boxes should be emptied of packing materials and flattened before recycling. The City of Davis notes that medium and large cardboard boxes may be placed next to carts for collection, while the recycling center also offers free drop-off for cardboard.
Cartons and Special Drop-Off Recycling
Davis residents can save cartons and drop them off at the Davis Recycling Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week. City guidance says cartons are accepted crushed or uncrushed, and if the carton has a cap, the cap can be left on.
CRV Buy-Back at Davis Recycling Center
The Davis Recycling Center serves as a CRV buy-back redemption location. Recology Davis reimburses for California Redemption Value containers only. If you want money back, do not rely on the 24/7 drop-off area; you need the staffed buy-back window.
Special Items Accepted During Buy-Back Hours Only
Some materials are not 24/7 drop-off items even though they are handled at the Davis Recycling Center. Recology Davis lists mattresses, box springs and sharps as accepted during buy-back hours only. City guidance also points to household battery recycling at Recology during buy-back hours.
Battery Recycling in Davis
Household batteries should not be stored too long or placed in regular trash or recycling. Recology Davis accepts household batteries for free recycling during CRV buy-back hours, and the City of Davis lists Recology Davis Recycling Center as one of the battery drop-off locations.
Store batteries in a cool, dry place, preferably in a plastic container. Damaged, swollen, cracked or bulging batteries need special care and should be taken to the Yolo County Household Hazardous Waste facility as soon as possible, not left in a cart or drop-off bin.
Sharps and Needle Disposal in Davis
Sharps are accepted at the Davis Recycling Center during CRV redemption hours only. Sharps must be in a biohazard container or a puncture-proof container, tightly closed and taped shut, with “Sharps Waste” written on the outside. Do not drop sharps after hours.
Electronics, Hazardous Waste and Yolo County Drop-Off
Electronics and many hazardous or universal waste items should not be put into the Davis Recycling Center drop-off bins. Yolo County residents can bring hazardous waste, electronics and universal waste to Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days at the Yolo County Central Landfill for free, Thursday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Examples of hazardous waste include aerosol cans, antifreeze, batteries, bleach, chlorine, cooking oil, fluorescent lamps, garden chemicals, gasoline, household cleaners, hydraulic fluid, insect sprays, mercury waste, paint products, pool chemicals, thermometers, transmission fluid and used oil filters. Used motor oil and oil filters may also be dropped at the Davis Recycling Center at no charge.
Curbside Collection and Set-Out Reminder
If your question is about normal weekly cart pickup instead of drop-off, use the Recology Davis collection calendar. Recology says recycling, compost and garbage carts should be set out by 6 AM. Holiday collection changes are posted on the collection calendar.
How to Prepare Before Visiting Davis Recycling Center
- Decide whether you need drop-off or buy-back. Use 24/7 drop-off for accepted separated recyclables. Use buy-back hours if you want CRV payment or need batteries, sharps, mattresses or box springs handled.
- Separate materials before you leave. Keep cardboard, paper, cans, glass, plastic containers, cartons, scrap metal, oil and filters in separate groups.
- Flatten cardboard. Empty boxes and flatten cardboard so it fits properly and does not jam bins.
- Use secure containers for oil. Used motor oil should be in tightly secured containers. Keep oil filters separate where instructed.
- Do not bring loose sharps. Use a sealed puncture-resistant container labeled “Sharps Waste” and drop off during buy-back hours only.
- Keep electronics and hazardous waste out of normal recycling. Use Yolo County HHW/e-waste drop-off guidance for electronics, fluorescent lamps, chemicals, paints, damaged batteries and similar items.
- Call before a special trip. If your item is unusual, large, hazardous, business-generated, medical, damaged or expensive to transport, call Recology Davis first at 530-756-4646.
Official Davis Recycling Links
Davis Recycling Center Map and Directions
The map below points to the Recology Davis Recycling Center at 2727 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618. Use it for directions, then use the official Recology page for final hours, accepted items, special item rules and holiday notices.
Map note: Recycling-Centre.org is an independent guide, not the official Recology Davis, City of Davis or Yolo County website. Hours, accepted items, holiday schedules, buy-back rules and disposal options can change. Always verify with the official page before driving with a large, paid, electronic, hazardous, medical or questionable load.
Frequently Asked Questions About Davis Recycling Center
Where is Davis Recycling Center?
The Davis Recycling Center is the Recology Davis Recycling Center at 2727 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618.
What are Davis Recycling Center buy-back hours?
CRV buy-back hours are listed as Monday-Friday from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Is Davis Recycling Center open 24/7?
Free drop-off recycling is listed as available 24/7 for accepted separated recyclables. Buy-back service and special-item drop-off are not 24/7.
Is Davis Recycling Center open Sunday?
No Sunday CRV buy-back hours are listed. Accepted drop-off recycling may be available 24/7, but staff-only services such as CRV redemption, batteries, sharps, mattresses and box springs should be handled during buy-back hours.
What items are accepted for 24/7 drop-off?
Accepted 24/7 drop-off items include cardboard, paper, plastic containers and bottles, aluminum cans, metal cans, steel cans, tin foil, glass bottles, cartons, scrap metal, used motor oil and oil filters.
Does Davis Recycling Center pay for CRV bottles and cans?
Yes. Recology Davis Recycling Center serves as a CRV buy-back redemption location, and Recology says it reimburses for California Redemption Value containers only.
Can I drop off batteries at Davis Recycling Center?
Recology Davis accepts household batteries for free recycling during CRV buy-back hours. Do not leave batteries after hours.
Can I drop off sharps or needles?
Sharps are accepted during buy-back hours only and must be in a sealed, puncture-resistant container labeled “Sharps Waste.” Loose sharps should never go in recycling, trash or organics carts.
Does Davis Recycling Center accept mattresses?
Recology Davis lists mattresses and box springs as items that may be recycled during buy-back hours only.
Where do electronics and hazardous waste go in Davis?
Yolo County residents can bring hazardous waste, electronics and universal waste to Yolo County Central Landfill HHW Drop-Off Days, generally Thursday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Verify before driving.
What is the Recology Davis phone number?
The Davis Recycling Center / Recology Davis phone number is 530-756-4646.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official Davis recycling website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify hours, holiday schedules, accepted items and disposal instructions with Recology Davis, the City of Davis or Yolo County before visiting.
Final Local Summary
The Davis Recycling Center at 2727 Second Street is best for accepted separated recyclables and CRV buy-back. Free drop-off recycling is listed as available 24/7 for items like cardboard, paper, cans, glass bottles, plastic containers, cartons, scrap metal, used motor oil and oil filters. CRV buy-back is Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-2 PM and Saturday 8 AM-4 PM.
Do not treat every item as a 24/7 drop-off item. Batteries, sharps, mattresses and box springs use staffed buy-back hours only. Electronics, many hazardous materials, fluorescent lamps, damaged lithium batteries and universal waste should follow Yolo County HHW/e-waste guidance, not regular recycling-bin drop-off.