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2012 Davis Integrated Waste Management Plan
In addition to spreading the word about recycling used motor oil and filters, the City also strongly promotes the
“3,000 Mile Myth” message, about oil change intervals; needing to change your car's oil at 3,000 miles is a
myth. Many cars today can go longer without resulting in engine wear. Automakers are regularly
recommending oil changes at 5,000, 7,000 or even 10,000 miles based on driving conditions. Research
conducted by CalRecycle shows that nearly three-quarters of California drivers change their motor oil more
often than automaker recommendations. Following the 3,000 mile myth generates millions of gallons of waste
oil every year that can pollute California's natural resources. The City encourages residents to check their
vehicle's user manual for guidelines on when to change their oil.
Newer cars can go for longer periods of time without an oil change. This may be partly why the amount of used
oil collected at CCCs is so low in recent years. The low numbers may also be due to the CCCs not reporting all
the oil they collect.
10.1.5 Electronics Recycling
Due to ongoing technological advancement, many electronic products become obsolete within a short period of
time, creating a large surplus of unwanted electronic products, or “e-waste.” Some e-waste contains hazardous
chemicals, so disposing of e-waste in landfills has the potential to cause severe human and environmental health
impacts. To avoid these risks, the Electronic Waste Recycling Act (Senate Bill 50) was signed into law in 2004.
SB 50 established and funded a program for consumers to return, recycle, and ensure safe and environmentally
sound disposal of covered electronic devices (CEDs). CEDs include: cathode ray tube devices (including
televisions and computer monitors), LCD desktop monitors, laptop computers with LCD displays, LCD
televisions, plasma televisions and portable DVD players with LCD screens.
As noted in section 5.2, the City has been accepting e-waste at the annual Bulky Items Drop-off Days since
2008.
Currently, Davis residents have the following options to recycle their e-waste in or near town:
The Goodwill Donation Xpress (2939 Spafford Drive, Suite 110)
Yolo County SPCA Thrift Store (920 3rd Street)
Yolo County Central Landfill, 44090 County Road 28H, Woodland
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More recycling options are available in Woodland, West Sacramento and surrounding areas.
All three of the locations listed above are CalRecycle Approved Participating Collectors and Recyclers under
the Covered Electronic Waste Recovery and Recycling Payment System. These places accept e-waste for free
every day during their normal operating hours. The YCCL has been collecting e-waste for years. In 2006, 42%
or 4,519 units of CED were collected from Davis.
E-waste can also be donated for reuse at several thrift stores in town.
10.2
Evaluation of Alternatives
The Recycling Program does not have a budget for collecting HHW or U-waste, other than the programs listed
in 9.1. The City has always supported all collection efforts by the County for HHW and U-Waste. Since the
programs provided by the County are already paid for through the tipping fees at the landfill, residents are
already paying for these services. The City has always preferred to encourage residents to use the County’s
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