Fremont, CA Waste Collection Schedule
Complete waste management schedule including trash pickup, recycling, bulk waste, and special collections for Fremont.
Collection Zones & Pickup Days
Find your neighborhood to see your collection schedule
View Interactive Zone MapNorth Fremont Zone (Niles District)
Neighborhoods:
- •Niles
- •Ardenwood
- •Northgate
- •Alameda Creek area
- •Mission Boulevard corridor
Central Fremont - West Zone (Centerville District)
Neighborhoods:
- •Centerville
- •Brookvale
- •Glenmoor
- •Parkmont
- •Cabrillo
Central Fremont - East Zone (Irvington District)
Neighborhoods:
- •Irvington
- •Blacow
- •Grimmer
- •Downtown/Central
- •East Industrial
South Fremont Zone (Warm Springs District)
Neighborhoods:
- •Warm Springs
- •Baylands
- •Lakes and Birds
- •Innovation District
- •South Sundale
Mission San Jose District Zone
Neighborhoods:
- •Mission San Jose
- •Mission Hills
- •Mission Valley
- •Canyon Heights
- •Vineyards-Avalon
South Hills Zone
Neighborhoods:
- •Weibel
- •Kimber-Gomes
- •Cherry-Guardino
- •Cameron Hills
- •28 Palms
- •Sundale
Service Provider
privateRepublic Services of Alameda County
Bulk Waste Pickup
Accepted Items
- •Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables)
- •Mattresses and box springs
- •Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)
- •Water heaters
- •Exercise equipment
- •Carpeting and padding
- •Large toys and play equipment
- •Metal items and scrap metal
- •Wood furniture
- •Cabinets and countertops
- •Toilets and sinks
- •Doors and windows
Not Accepted
- •Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, batteries)
- •Electronics (TVs, computers) - use e-waste recycling
- •Construction and demolition debris
- •Concrete, brick, and rock
- •Dirt and soil
- •Tires (except small quantities)
- •Business/commercial waste
- •Medical waste
- •Ammunition or explosives
- •Asbestos materials
Two free bulk pickups per year for single-family households. Additional pickups available for a fee. Palm frond disposal pickups do not count toward annual limit. Items must be bundled and cannot be placed out earlier than the night before scheduled pickup. Set out items at curb by 6:00 AM. For self-haul, visit Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station at 41149 Boyce Road.
Recycling Program
Accepted Materials
- •Cardboard and paperboard boxes (flattened)
- •Newspaper and magazines
- •Office paper and white paper
- •Mail and envelopes (remove plastic windows)
- •Paper bags
- •Paper egg cartons
- •Plastic bottles and containers (#1 PET, #2 HDPE)
- •Plastic food and beverage containers
- •Plastic egg cartons
- •Glass bottles and jars (all colors)
- •Metal cans (aluminum and steel)
- •Aluminum food and beverage containers
- •Steel/tin cans
- •Empty aerosol cans
- •Clean aluminum foil and trays
Not Accepted
- •Plastic bags and film (return to grocery stores)
- •Styrofoam and polystyrene (#6 plastic)
- •Food-contaminated paper (pizza boxes with grease)
- •Shredded paper
- •Waxed paper or cardboard
- •Paper towels and napkins (goes in organics)
- •Diapers and sanitary products
- •Textiles and clothing
- •Electronics
- •Batteries
- •Hazardous waste containers
- •Propane tanks
- •Light bulbs
- •Ceramics, pottery, or Pyrex
- •Wood or lumber
- •Yard waste (use green cart)
- •Medical waste or sharps
Empty and rinse all containers. Remove lids and caps (can recycle separately). Flatten cardboard boxes. Put items in loose - DO NOT use plastic bags. Containers must be empty, clean, and dry. Place blue cart at curb by 6:00 AM on collection day, no earlier than evening before. Keep cart 3 feet from other carts and obstacles. Wheels should face house, handles toward street.
Holiday Schedule
If your regular pickup day falls on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day, collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. Thursday customers will have Friday pickup, and Friday customers will have Saturday pickup during holiday weeks. All other holidays are observed with regular collection schedule. Set carts out by 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection day.
Important Information
Official Data Sources
- https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/environmental-services
- https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/recycling-compost-garbage
- https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/fremont-ca
- https://www.stopwaste.org/at-home/household-hazardous-waste/residential-hhw-drop-off-service/fremont-hhw-facility
- https://www.stopwaste.org/sites/default/files/Fremont-Resi-Guide.pdf
- https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/recycling-compost-garbage/composting-food-scraps
- https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/recycling-compost-garbage/electronic-hazardous-waste
- https://resource.stopwaste.org/vendor/fremont-recycling-transfer-station-fremont-41149-boyce-rd
- https://www.recyclingrulesac.org/city/city-of-fremont/
- https://www.unioncity.org/160/Residential-Waste-Collection-Rates