Fremont, CA trash pickup schedule
Fremont trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: Republic Services (Republic Services of Alameda County, Fremont office) City of Fremont solid waste contract: Republic Services collects garbage (black cart), recycling (blue) and compost/organics (green) for houses, apartments and businesses; rates are set by the City Council. City contact: Environmental Services Division, 510-494-4570, [email protected].1 |
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| How often | Trash weekly1 |
| Set out | Carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day (may go out up to 24 hours before); face toward the street with wheels against the curb or gutter, 18 inches between carts and 5 feet from other objects; bring carts in and store out of public view within 24 hours after collection.1 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: republicservices.com. App: Republic Services app / online account1 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. No collection Thursday; Thursday service on Friday, Friday service on Saturday.4 |
Bulk items: By appointment (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Fremont holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If your pickup day falls on one of these holidays, it is delayed by one day (later days that week also shift one day, e.g. Friday service on Saturday). Other holidays (e.g. Labor Day) bring no change.1 |
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| Official notice | republicservices.com4 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No change | No change in collection; Republic administrative office closed.3 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Thursday; Thursday service on Friday, Friday service on Saturday.4 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Friday; Friday service on Saturday.4 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Delayed one day | No collection Friday; Friday service on Saturday.4 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Fremont
| How it works | By appointment5 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Call Republic Services at 510-657-3500 at least 2 weeks before (online scheduling also offered at RepublicServices.com/locations/california/fremont); pickup is on your regular weekly collection day by a separate truck; items at the curb (in the street, not sidewalk/driveway) by 5:45 a.m., not more than 24 hours early; cancel at least 24 hours ahead. Bulk availability is reduced during the Dec 28, 2026-Jan 8, 2027 holiday-tree collection, so book early. Extra (paid) bulky pickups can be booked by anyone by phone.5 |
| Limits | Two free pickups per calendar year for single-family (individual cart) customers; up to 8 cubic yards grouped in a 6 x 6 x 6 ft area in the street next to the curb; up to 2 appliances or large items; no item over 150 lbs or longer than 4 ft; small items bagged/boxed/bundled; yard trimmings max 12 in diameter and 4 ft long, bagged/boxed/bundled; tires accepted; household batteries in a clear sealed bag.5 |
| Fees | Free (2 per year for single-family cart customers); set-outs over 6x6x6 ft or extra pickups cost an additional bulky item fee (ask Republic).5 |
| Not accepted |
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Recycling in Fremont
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream6 |
| Glass | accepted in cart1 |
| Plastics | #1, #2 and #5 bottles and containers (Fremont recycling poster); Republic's Fremont FAQ lists rigid plastic containers, lids and caps6 |
Accepted
- Paper and cardboard: magazines, newspapers and inserts, office paper, junk mail, milk cartons, paperboard boxes, flattened cardboard (excess cardboard cut to 3 ft x 3 ft, bundled, placed between carts), shredded paper in a paper bag2
- Clean aluminum foil and trays, metal cans, small scrap metal (pots and pans, utensils, metal buckets 5 gal or smaller)1
- Glass bottles and jars (all colors)6
- Plastic bottles and containers6
Programs
- Used motor oil and oil filters collected at the curb on the regular collection day (free oil jugs and filter bags from Republic)2
- Household batteries (bagged in clear, sealed bag) accepted with bulky pickups5
- Household batteries: free drop-off at Fremont City Hall (3300 Capitol Ave), Development Center (39550 Liberty St), Maintenance Center (42551 Osgood Rd), community centers and the Republic Services Center on Boyce Road, besides the county HHW facility1
- CFLs from single-family homes: drop-off at the Republic Services office, 42600 Boyce Road, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.1
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes1 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | Green compost/organics cart: yard trimmings, leaves, grass, brush, weeds, untreated wood; branches 4 ft or less and under 6 in diameter; no plastic bags (only BPI-certified compostable bags); no pet waste, rocks, dirt, sod. Can upsize to a 96-gallon cart at no extra cost.1 |
| Food scraps | Yes, in the green compost cart: all food scraps raw or cooked incl. meat, bones, dairy, bread, plus food-soiled paper; free kitchen compost pail at city.fremont.gov/compostpail or 510-657-3500.2 |
| Christmas trees | 2026-27: free curbside tree collection for single-family homes Mon Dec 28, 2026 - Fri Jan 8, 2027 on your collection day (no call needed): whole tree under 6 ft in the gutter, taller trees cut in half, no decorations; or cut up in the green cart (flocked/decorated trees in the black cart). Drop-off at Republic Services, 42600 Boyce Rd, Dec 28, 2026 - Jan 22, 2027, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: free for compostable trees, $5 for non-compostable.4 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Fremont Household Hazardous Waste Facility
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | county program (Alameda County HHW program via StopWaste); Republic's FAQ says the facility is operated by BLT Enterprises |
| Address | 41149 Boyce Road, Fremont, CA 94538 · Map9 |
| Hours | Wed-Fri 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Sun-Tue; 2026 holiday closures July 4, Nov 26, Dec 259 |
| Fees | Free (funded by a $7.80 annual household fee); max 15 gallons or 125 lbs per visit, containers 5 gal/50 lbs max9 |
| Who can use it | Alameda County residents only (not businesses); ID or utility bill/lease showing county address is scanned; no appointment; waste must be brought by the resident9 |
Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station (FRTS)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Address | 41149 Boyce Road, Fremont, CA 94538 · Map2 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Fee for all materials (trash, construction debris, landscaping debris, mattresses, appliances)2 |
| Phone | 510-252-0500 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Email [email protected] or call 510-657-35001 |
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| Phone | Republic Services Fremont customer service 510-657-3500 (Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.); City of Fremont Environmental Services Division 510-494-45702 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | republicservices.com1 |
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Fremont trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Fremont?
Trash is collected weekly. Fremont does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s hauler’s address lookup (republicservices.com) or the Republic Services app / online account app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Fremont?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No collection Thursday; Thursday service on Friday, Friday service on Saturday.
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Fremont?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: No collection Friday; Friday service on Saturday.
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Fremont?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: No collection Friday; Friday service on Saturday.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Fremont?
By appointment. Call Republic Services at 510-657-3500 at least 2 weeks before (online scheduling also offered at RepublicServices.com/locations/california/fremont); pickup is on your regular weekly collection day by a separate truck; items at the curb (in the street, not sidewalk/driveway) by 5:45 a.m., not more than 24 hours early; cancel at least 24 hours ahead. Bulk availability is reduced during the Dec 28, 2026-Jan 8, 2027 holiday-tree collection, so book early. Extra (paid) bulky pickups can be booked by anyone by phone. Fees: Free (2 per year for single-family cart customers); set-outs over 6x6x6 ft or extra pickups cost an additional bulky item fee (ask Republic).
Does Fremont recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Fremont?
Use the city’s online form (Email [email protected] or call 510-657-3500) or call Republic Services Fremont customer service 510-657-3500 (Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.); City of Fremont Environmental Services Division 510-494-4570.
Sources
- 1 Republic Services of Fremont, CA (city page incl. FAQs)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Fremont Residential Recycling Services Guide 2026Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Fremont Recycling & Waste Services Community Newsletter Fall 2026Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Fremont Recycling and Waste Solutions Winter 2026 NewsletterContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Fremont Bulky Collection Guidelines flyerContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Fremont Recycle poster (English)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 StopWaste - Household Hazardous Waste (Alameda County)County · stopwaste.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 City of Fremont Environmental ServicesCity · fremont.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 StopWaste - Fremont HHW FacilityCounty · stopwaste.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Fremont Recycling & Transfer Stationcity-contracted facility · fremont-recycling.com · checked October 30, 2026
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