Beginning Sept. 1, the Wastewater Treatment Plant will be closed to non-authorized staff. Large items will no longer be allowed to be dropped off at the site.
This season, a coordinated effort led by Facilities Management’s Arboretum and Public Garden and Building Maintenance Services teams is giving building entrances across campus a much-needed refresh, with a combination of pressure washing and landscape touch-ups.
After 25 years of operation, the campus Wastewater Treatment Plant is due for significant updates to keep serving our growing university and contributing to a flourishing riparian habitat. As part of the university’s commitment to maintaining and upgrading its infrastructure for efficiency and sustainability, the Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant team is pursuing a study to identify improvements to increase the longevity and efficacy of the plant.
One of UC Davis’ most iconic symbols is getting some much-needed TLC. The water tower located across the way from UC Davis Health Stadium—affectionately known as “Touchdown Tower”—is undergoing a significant restoration.
Beginning in April 2025, Facilities Management is ending all services to offices and cubicles, including trash and recycling collection. The primary change for office and cubicle occupants is the shift to a self-service, or “pack it in, pack it out” model, for sorting their own trash and recyclables in centralized bins located in shared areas such as kitchens and hallways.
Managing such an extensive portfolio of buildings requires balancing budgets and lean staffing year round, with intensified demands during the rainy season on our roofing team.
Nearly a decade ago, campus leaders at UC Davis decided to invest in a small team of employees to reduce energy by optimizing building controls and systems. The concept was that UC Davis could fund such a team, if it could curb high utility bills — essentially having the team pay for itself with energy savings.
Tucked away on the west side of campus, UC Davis’ READ facility receives 20 tons of food waste per day from customers including local grocery stores and our own campus dining commons. With the improvements a recent $4.77M CalRecycle grant provides, the READ facility becomes an important part of UC Davis’ strategy to eliminate the use of fossil fuels from its operations and fight climate change.
