Fremont

Curbside Service Information

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Fremont - Curbside Service Information

Hauler Contact Information

Republic Services (City of Fremont) - 510-657-3500

What Goes Where

Recycling
Compost
Landfill
Special Items
Bulky Pickup
Construction Debris

Recycling

Aerosol Can - Empty
Aluminum Foil & Pans - Clean
Cardboard
CRV - Glass Beverage Containers
Plastic To-Go Containers
Glass Bottles & Jars (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV
Milk & Ice Cream Cartons
Newspaper
Paper

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Aerosol Can - Empty

Use up before putting in recycling. Aerosols with remaining chemicals, toxics, or paint can be used up or dropped at an HHW Facility.
Aluminum Foil & Pans - Clean

Free of food and grease/oil, or it belongs in the trash.
Beverage Containers - Mixed

Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
Bimetal Cans (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV

Empty, drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
Books - Hard Cover - Non-working

Remove covers as possible.
Books - Soft Cover - Non-working

Poor, damaged condition.
Cardboard

Cut or fold to fit into bin. Offer collapsed moving boxes to community for reuse or sheet mulching. See hauler website for overage options, or store for a future pick-up.
CRV - Aluminum Beverage Containers

Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
CRV - Bimetal Beverage Containers

Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
CRV - Glass Beverage Containers

Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
CRV - Plastic Beverage Containers

Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
Egg Cartons - Paper - Clean
Egg Cartons - Plastic

Clean and dry.
Envelopes - Paper

Clear, plastic windows okay.
Food Service Ware - Plastic Clamshells/To-Go Containers/Trays

Empty and drip-free.
Food Service Ware - Plastic Cups & Plates

Empty/scraped of food and drip-free. Note to-go cup plastic lids, straws, and stir sticks are not recyclable. Consider washing and reusing stronger plastic cups.
Frozen Food Boxes

Free of food.
Glass Bottles & Jars (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV

Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
Greeting Cards - Musical/Electronic Piece

Remove electronic/musical element for reuse or ewaste. Recycle the paper card when free of plastic and/or metallic decoration (trash).
Greeting Cards - Unused

Consider reuse before recycling.
Junk Mail Opt-Out

Keep or photograph mailing labels to use when following online opt-out instructions from the resource vendors below, before recycling or dropping off desirable magazines (or seed catalogs) for sharing (ex. libaries, salons, waiting rooms, office lunchrooms).
Magazines

Collect good condition magazines to donate to teachers, libaries, salons, waiting rooms, office lunchrooms, friends & family.
Metal Bottle Caps

Consider collecting for reuse projects.
Metal Cans

Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
Metal Jar Lids

Consider collecting for reuse projects.
Milk & Ice Cream Paper Cartons

Empty and drip free
Newspaper
Packaged Foodgrade Liquids

Empty contents down drain and recycle drip-free container & lid.
Paper

Covered in tape and paint? Then put it in the trash.
Paper - Shredded

Bag shreds in paper bag and tape, staple to keep shredded paper from flying out.
Paperboard Boxes/Tubes

Consider collecting for reuse art and craft projects.
Personal Care & Beauty Product Packaging

Empty and drip-free rigid plastics over 4" may go in the recycling. Other plastic packaging may go in the trash. Some brands offer take back of packaging for recycling.
Phonebooks
Pill Bottles

4 inches or bigger. Reattach plastic lid to plastic bottles.
Plastic Bottles & Jugs - Non-CRV

Empty, drip-free. Commercial size (5g max) to Pill bottles
Plastic Bucket

Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
Plastic Lids & Caps - Bottles and Jars

Caps reattached to empty plastic bottles may be recycled. Loose lids under 4" will not be captured for recycling,
Plastic Wide Mouth Container

Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
Pots & Pans - Non-working

Poor, damaged condition. Consider repairing or refurbishing as possible.
Rigid Plastics

Empty and drip-free. Resins #1-7 in the chasing arrows.
Scrap Metal

Up to 40 lbs and must fit in cart with closed lid.
Water Bottles - Reusable

Poor, damaged condition metal and plastics 1&2 bottles. Recycle Donate clean, dry good condition bottles.
Wrapping Paper - Non-Metallic

Remove tape (garbage).

Compost

Palm Frond Bulky Pickups. Call Republic Services at 510-657-3500

Compostable Plastic Bags - BPI Certified Products
Egg Cartons - Paper - Soiled
Food Scraps
Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Uncoated
Paper Towels & Napkins
Pizza Box - Greasy
Yard Trimmings & Plant Debris

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Burlap

Poor, damaged condition. Collect, save, and offer for reuse in your community.
Cardboard - Waxed
Cardboard - Wet

If dried out from rain, may go in recycling. If food-soiled, place in compost.
Coffee Pods - Compostable

Compost coffee grounds. Consider investing in a reusable coffee pod.
Compostable Plastic Bags - BPI Certified Products

Note: If it does not have the BPI certified logo, it belongs in the trash.
Cooking Oil/Grease/Fats

Compost wiped fats and grease with a paper towel. Compost small amount of solid fats & grease in paper container for compost. Collect large volumes of used cooking oil in plastic bottles with caps to drop off at Republic Services at 42600 Boyce Road during business hours.
Corks - Natural

Consider collecting for future reuse craft/art projects or ReCork recycling collection bins.
Dead Animals

Contact local animal control (e.g. deer, neighbors pet, injured or entrapped/tangled animal) or large livestock.
Egg Cartons - Paper - Soiled

Food or cracked-egg soiled cartons.
Facial Tissues - Used
Food Scraps
Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Poly-coated

Empty, and drip-free if collected in the trash.
Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Uncoated

Used/food-soiled.
Food Service Ware - Wood/Bamboo Products

Consider washing for reuse, or collecting enough reusables for events with family and friends.
Gift Tissue Paper

Poor condition. Collect, fold, and save good condition tissue paper for reuse.
Grandma's Fruitcake
Hair and Fur Trimmings
Manure
Packaged Food - Expired/Non-working

Scrape or place food in the compost. Determine and place empty, drip/food free packaging in proper bin.
Packing Peanuts - Starch-based

Collect for future reuse packaging or art projects. May be dissolved in hot water in the sink.
Pallets - Wooden - Broken

Remove nails and fit into cart or bin.
Paper Bags

Collect good condition for reus
Paper Straws
Paper Towels & Napkins
Pizza Box - Greasy
Pizza Box - Non-greasy
Sawdust - Untreated Wood

Shavings from clean, unpainted or stained wood.
Sponges - Natural
Straw/Hay

Offer portions or bales to local gardeners or farms.
Tea Bags

Nylon mesh tea bags, free of tea leaves, belong in the trash.
Wax & Parchment Paper

Wax paper only. Parchment and Freezer Paper are coated in plastic (silicone) and belong in the garbage.
Wood - Untreated

Pieces must fit in cart or bin.
Wood Chips
Wood Scraps - Untreated

Clean wood pieces free of paint or chemicals, cut to fit in the cart or bin.
Yard Trimmings & Plant Debris

If your trimmings are too much for your bin, let them dry out a few days or wait until next pick up as the volume decreases over time. Bamboo & Palm fronds go in the trash. Have a lot of palm fronds? Call Republic for a bulky Palm Frond pick up (free).

Landfill

Aseptic Packs
Berry Baskets - Woven Plastic
Compostable Plastic Foodware - BPI Certified
Food Service Ware - Condiment Packets & Cups
Food Service Ware - Plastic Utensils
Glassware - Decorative & Kitchen - Non-working
Light Bulbs - Incandescent/Halogen
Multi-layer Plastic Packaging
Packing Peanuts - Styrofoam
Sponges - Synthetic
Styrofoam Blocks

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6-Pack Rings
ABS Plastic
Agricultural Plastics & Film

Farm quantity may have recycling options.
Air Mattress
Aseptic Packs

Empty and drip-free.
Ashes - Grill/Fireplace

Cold ashes.
Auto Glass

Damaged, broken condition.
Auto Upholstery - Non-working
Balloons
Berry Baskets - Woven Plastic

Damaged, broken condition. Return to local market for reuse.
Blueprint Paper
Boat Upholstery - Non-working
Bubble Envelopes - Paper or Mylar
Bubble Wrap

Loose bubble wrap jams recycling equipment. Consider collecting for future reuse or donation. If collected as bag-of-bags for grocery store drop-off, must be clean and dry. Loose bubble wrap jams recycling equipment. Consider collecting for future reuse or donation.
Camera Film & Slides
Cardboard - Foil-lined
Cassette & VHS Tapes - Non-working
CD/DVD - Non-working/Non-commercial
CD/DVD Jewel Cases
Child Car Seats - Non-working/Expired/Accident

Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up.
Christmas Trees - Artificial

Poor, damaged condition. Offer for reuse as possible.
Cigarette Waste
Cleaning Wipes - Used

Do not flush. Wipes are made from plastic resins, do not degrade in compost, and clog pipes.
Clocks & Watches - Non-working
Clothes Hangers - Broken
Clothes Hangers - Metal - Working

Consider reuse or drop-off at a dry cleaner before landfilling.
Clothing - Undergarments - Poor Condition

Poor, damaged condition beyond repair or recycling.
Coffee Pods - Metal/Plastic

Empty coffee or tea grounds in the compost first. Consider investing in reusable pods.
Corks - Plastic/Synthetic
Disposable Diapers & Wipes - Used
Dryer & Vacuum Lint

Due to high plastic micro-fibers from textiles.
Foam Padding

Poor, damaged condition. Large, high quality pieces may desired for reuse in local community.
Food Service Ware - Compostable Plastic - BPI Certified Products
Food Service Ware - Condiment Packets & Cups
Food Service Ware - Plastic Utensils

Consider washing for reuse, or collecting enough reusables for events with family and friends.
Food Service Ware - Styrofoam Products
Food Service Ware - To-Go Cup Lids
Gel Ice Packs
Glassware - Decorative & Kitchen - Non-working
Hardware & Fasteners
Hoses - Garden/Rubber - Non-working
Houseware - Non-working
Jewelry - Non-working
Keys
Knives & Shears
Lab Glassware - Poor Condition
Lab Plastics - Used
Leather Remnants & Scraps
Light Bulbs - Incandescent/Halogen

These do not contain mercury and are not recyclable.
Lighting Fixtures - Non-working

Remove bulbs and dispose properly.
Medals/Trophies/Ribbons

Broken, damaged, or unable to be donated
Microscopes & Accessories - Non-working
Mirror
Multi-layer Plastic Packaging

Empty and free of food
Musical Instruments & Gear - Non-working
Nail polish - Empty

Use up nail polish, trade with friends, or bring full containers to the HHW facilities as most nail polishes contain toxic chemicals.
Packing Peanuts - Styrofoam

Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible.
Paint Cans & Buckets - Empty & Dry

Remove lid, shake paint chunks out into garbage and place empty, dry paint can or bucket into garbage. (Lid, too, but separately.)
Paper - Carbon
Paper - Plastic Laminated
Paper Bags - Polycoated

Empty and free of food and crumbs.
Paper Receipts - Thermal
Personal Care & Beauty Products - Used
Pet Waste

Even bags of poop in "compostable" bags belong in the trash. Pet waste from vegetarian pets (i.e. rodents, bunnies, hamsters) and bedding may go in the compost.
Photographs & Photo Paper

Photographic paper is not recyclable.
Pillows - Poor Condition
Plant Pots - Broken Ceramic/Terra Cotta
Plant Pots - Ceramic

Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage.
Plant Pots - Plastic

Free of dirt. Offer good condition for reuse to local community.
Plastic Bags

Dirty, wet plastic bags belongs in the trash. If collected as bag-of-bags for grocery store drop-off, must be clean and dry. Loose bags jam recycling equipment.
Plastic Bubble Envelopes

Loose plastic jams recycling equipment. Accepted clean and dry in bag-of-bags grocery store drop-off.
Plastic Corrugated Signs
Plastic Film & Wrap

Dirty, wet plastic film belongs in the trash. If collected as bag-of-bags to drop at grocery stores, must be clean and dry. Loose film jams recycling equipment.
Plastic Packaging - Blisterpak
Plastic Shower Curtain Liners
Plastic Strapping
Plastic Straws

Single-use, disposable straws or damaged silicone straws.
Plastic Tarps

Poor, damaged condition.
Plate Glass

Broken, damaged.
Plexiglass
Polyester Batting/Filling

Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed).
Pool Cover - Non-working
Purses & Backpacks - Non-working
PVC

Scrap pieces.
Radios - Non-working
Rags - Paint/Chemical/Oil Soiled
Records

Broken, damaged condition.
Reusable Bags

Broken, poor condition. Donate clean, good condition bags.
Rubber Bands

Consider reusing, collecting, cleaning, and donating to local farms for reuse as possible.
Rubber Items

Poor, damaged condition.
Rugs & Mats - Non-working

Poor, damaged condition.
Sawdust - Composite Wood/Painted Wood

Any wood waste from wood with glues and adhesives belongs in the trash.
Shoes - Poor Condition

Unusable condition by others.
Single-use Personal Protective Equipment
Small Household Appliances - Non-working

Consider going to iFixit to find repair instructions, bring it with you to a Repair Café or FixIt Clinic. May also be collected during a scheduled bulky waste pickup.
Sponges - Synthetic
Sporting Goods - Non-working
Stuffed Animals

Poor, damaged condition.
Styrofoam Blocks
Styrofoam Sheets
Tape
Tennis Balls

Teachers often accept balls with no bounce to cut and place on the bottom of their chairs.
Tire/Rubber Scraps
Tires - Bicycle
Tools & Accessories - Hand - Non-working
Toys & Games - Non-working

Poor, damaged condition.
Toys & Games - Plastic Parts Only

Consider posting online pieces as replacement parts for others who may be missing pieces or parts you have.
Transparency Film Plastic
Tyvek
Vacuum Cleaner Bags & Filters

Used condition.
Wigs

Poor, damaged condition.
Window Screens
Window Treatments - Non-working
Wood - Engineered/Composite
Wood - Painted

Cut to fit in cart or bin such that lid closes.
Wrapping Paper - Metallic

Damaged, torn condition.

Special Items

City of Fremont (Republic Services)

Hazardous Waste and Curbside Set-out Information for motor oil & filters

Drop-off universal, electronic and hazardous waste at the Fremont HHW Facility located at the Fremont Transfer Station.

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Christmas Trees

Free curbside collection for two weeks following Christmas week. Or drop off at Republic Services at 42600 Boyce Road during this time. Trees may be cut to fit in cart or bin. Remove all décor, tinsel, stands, and lights. Flocked trees belong in the garbage.
Motor Oil

Single Family Service - Next to carts. Place heavy duty jug with screw top. Hauler can provide container upon request
Oil Filters

Single Family Service - Next to carts. Place in sealable plastic bag. Hauler can provide.

Bulky Pickup

Fremont Bulky Guidelines

To schedule a bulky pick-up, Residents and Property Managers may contact Republic Services (Fremont) at 510-657-3500.

Bulky Palm Frond Pick-up

Clothing - Poor Condition
Broken Electronics
Broken Furniture
Large Broken Appliances
Mattresses & Box Springs
Yard Trimmings & Plant Debris

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Air Conditioner - Non-working
Air Mattress
Audio & Visual Equipment - Non-working
Baby Furniture & Equipment - Non-working
Barbeque Grill
Bicycle - Non-working
Bicycle - Scrap & Parts
Cables & Wires - Non-working
Cameras & Camcorders - Non-working
Cell Phones - Non-working
Christmas Lights - Non-working
Clothing - Poor Condition

Place clean, dry items in clear bags for donation. Donate clean, dry items to large thrifts for rag market or recycling into carpet padding, automotive stuffing, or the like.
Computer Accessories - Non-working
Computer Monitors - Non-working
Computers - Non-working
Dishwasher - Non-working

Up to two appliances or large items (not to exceed 150 lbs each).
Electronics - Non-working
Espresso Machines
Exercise Equipment - Non-working
Freezer - Non-working

Up to two appliances or large items (not to exceed 150 lbs each).
Furniture - Non-working
Game Cartridges - Non-working
Gaming Systems & Accessories - Non-working
Lawnmower - Non-working
Lighting Fixtures - Non-working

Remove bulbs and dispose properly.
Linens/Blankets/Towels - Poor Condition

Place clean, dry items in clear bags for donation. Donate clean, dry items to large thrifts for rag market or recycling into carpet padding, automotive stuffing, or the like.
Luggage - Non-working
Major Household Appliances - Non-working

Up to two appliances or large items (not to exceed 150 lbs each).
Mattresses & Box Springs

In addition to collection as part of Bulky Pick-up, residents can drop off up to four mattresses and/or box springs for free at the Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station, 41149 Boyce Road.
Microwave - Non-working
Office Chair
Oil-filled Heaters - Non-working
Plate Glass
Plexiglass
Pool Cover - Non-working
Printers/Faxes - Non-working
Refrigerator - Non-working

Up to two appliances or large items (not to exceed 150 lbs each).
Satellite Dish - Non-working
Sewing Machines - Non-working
Small Engines
Sporting Goods - Non-working
Stove/Oven - Non-working

Up to two appliances or large items (not to exceed 150 lbs each).
Television - Non-working
Tents and Outdoor Gear
Tires
Tools & Accessories - Garden - Non-working
Tools & Accessories - Power - Non-working
Toys & Games - With Electronics - Non-working

Ewaste
Typewriters - Non-working
Vacuum Cleaners - Non-working
VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Non-working
Video Projectors - Non-working
Washer/Dryer - Non-working

Up to two appliances or large items (not to exceed 150 lbs each).
Water Coolers - Non-working
Water Heaters - Non-working
Window Screens
Window Treatments - Non-working
Yard Trimmings & Plant Debris

Bulky Palm Frond only pick-up (no cost for residents). Call Republic to schedule.

Debris Box / C&D Service

City of Fremont Construction Recycling Requirements including documentation, receipts, and waste tracking. Contact Republic Services for debris box and/or construction and demolition recycling bin services.

Bricks

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Asphalt
Bricks
Bricks - Broken
Carpet
Carpet Padding
Ceiling Tile
Cinder Blocks
Cinder Blocks - Broken
Concrete
Concrete With Rebar
Construction & Demolition Debris
Drywall
Ferrous Scrap Metal/Steel
Flooring - Non-working
Insulation - Used
Lava Rock
Metal Pipe
Mixed Debris
Non-ferrous Scrap Metal
Pallets - Wooden - Working
Rock/Gravel - Clean
Roofing - Asphalt Composition Shingles
Roofing - Clay Tile
Roofing - Concrete Tile
Roofing - Tar & Gravel
Roofing - Wood Shingles
Sand
Soil - Clean
Tile
Wood - Logs

Additional Details for Residents

Rates

Holiday FAQ 2023

Fremont has a Safe Exchange Zone for reuse/reselling.

Learn about Fremont's "Make It Last" Green Challenge (repair & reuse).

Businesses and Multifamily Properties

Businesses

Recycling and Compost services are discounted from garbage rates.
Business Recycling Guide

Multifamily Properties

Recycling and Compost services are discounted from garbage rates.
Multifamily Recycling Guide

Service Rates

Illegal Dumping Information

In Fremont, find illegal dumping resources here. Report items dumped: in progress by calling the Fremont Police at 510-790-6800, #3, on public spaces, sidewalks, streets through FremontApp.com or 510- 979-5700, and on private property FremontApp.com or 510- 979-4570 (property owner responsible for clean up; enforcement requires photo or video evidence identifying the dumper).

Report Storm Drain dumping through Fremont Environmental Services, FremontApp.com, environment@fremont.gov, or by calling (510) 494-4570 M-F 8-5, and 911 after hours.

Report dumping along the freeways and off-ramps to CalTrans online noting the Situation Type as Litter - Trash & Debris.

For railroad right-of-ways locations, report to Union Pacific Railroad online or by phone 1-888-877-7267.

For creeks, report online to Alameda County Flood Control, info@acpwa.org, 510-670-5500.

For hazardous materials or chemical spills incidents, call: Alameda County Environmental Health - (510) 567-6700

For illegal/unlawful spraying or dumping of a pesticide, call: Alameda County Agriculture Commissioner's Office - (510) 670-5232

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Special Items

Bulky Pickup

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Additional Details for Residents

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