Fremont trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly garbage + recycling + compost. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m.; remove/store out of public view within 24 hours (Residential Services Guide 2026). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Blue recycle + green compost weekly (City/Republic guides). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Single-family with individual carts: 2 free bulky/year (≥2 weeks notice). Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Republic Services. |
| Contacts | Republic 510-657-3500; City [email protected]. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m.; remove/store out of public view within 24 hours (Residential Services Guide 2026).
Where
Street against curb; wheels toward street; clear for automated arm (Fall 2026 newsletter).
Limits
Overage stickers for extra 32-gal bags; bulky 6×6×6.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste/construction debris not in bulky; plastic film not in recycle.
Bags
Follow your hauler or city set-out rules — contact them if unsure.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s — pickup on holiday → +1 day; Friday → Saturday (City holiday news + Republic).
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Full details for Fremont: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City contract — Republic Services. Weekly garbage + recycling + compost. City Recycling, Compost & Garbage guides 510-657-3500.
- Recycling
- Blue recycle + green compost weekly (City/Republic guides). Plastic bags/film not recyclable in Fremont (Fall 2026 newsletter).
- Bulk pickup
- single-family with individual carts: 2 free bulky/year (≥2 weeks notice). Set in street next to curb in 6×6×6 area by 5:45 a.m.; ≤24 hours early. Household trash bagged/boxed + e-waste + ≤2 appliances/large items ≤150 lb; yard ≤12 in dia / ≤4 ft. No household hazardous waste/construction debris. Palm-frond pilot: extra bulky not counted toward 2/year (City FAQ).
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m.; remove/store out of public view within 24 hours (Residential Services Guide 2026).
- Curbside: where
- Street against curb; wheels toward street; clear for automated arm (Fall 2026 newsletter).
- Curbside: limits
- Overage stickers for extra 32-gal bags; bulky 6×6×6.
- Curbside: brush
- Green compost; holiday trees Dec 29–Jan 9 pattern (City 2025 news — check current year); ≤6 ft or cut in half curb; flocked → landfill cart.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste/construction debris not in bulky; plastic film not in recycle.
- Curbside: bags
- Follow your hauler or city set-out rules — contact them if unsure.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not on City FAQ excerpt.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s — pickup on holiday → +1 day; Friday → Saturday (City holiday news + Republic). Labor Day: no collection change (Fall 2026 newsletter).
- Hauler
- Republic Services
- Contacts
- Republic 510-657-3500; City [email protected]
- Find your day
- City Recycling, Compost & Garbage
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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