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Food scraps go in the organics cart

In Davis, food scraps such as fruits and vegetables, meat, rice, pasta, beans, plate scrapings and food-soiled paper belong in the organics cart.

Last checked2026-08-17
SourceCity of Davis — Solid Waste & Recycling
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