The contractor working at the job site may haul debris in their own vehicle to an approved recycling facility.
How do I dispose of palm fronds?
Since fronds can be bulky and fibrous, they cannot be composted or sent through a woodchipper so they should be disposed of like trash.
The City has introduced a pilot Palm Frond Program to ease some of the burdens of disposal. To participate in this program, residents can
Use an additional bulky pickup from Republic Services for palm frond disposal (these additional pickups will not be counted towards a household's two pickups per year allowance). A bulky pickup can be scheduled by calling Republic Services at 510-657-3500. The pile has to be bundled, can be no larger than 6' x 6' x 6', and cannot be placed out earlier than the night before the scheduled pick-up.
Self-haul to dispose of them at the Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station (41149 Boyce Rd) for free by stating that the load is part of the "City of Fremont Palm Frond Program" and show proof of Fremont residency. *Loads of fronds mixed with any trash will be charged the posted disposal rates.
How do I get a kitchen compost pail?
As a Fremont resident, you can receive one free kitchen compost pail per household. To request one, please fill out and submit this form and a Republic Services representative will contact you. For more information on using your pail, visit our Composting & Food Scraps page.
How do I get rid of miscellaneous large items?
Fremont residents with individual curbside garbage service are eligible for two free on-call Bulky Goods pickups annually. Items collected include large appliances, microwave ovens, furniture, televisions, stereos, and computers. Recyclable items like computers and televisions will be salvaged as part of the service. No hazardous material (car batteries, pesticides, paint, etc.) or construction and demolition debris (concrete, dirt, roofing, etc.) will be accepted. Call Republic Services for details, and to schedule a Bulky Goods appointment.
How do I get rid of my household hazardous waste (i.e. paint, unused medication, sharps, batteries, etc)?
You may dispose of your household hazardous waste at an approved Alameda County facility. About drop off, acceptability, and location of other Alameda County facilities, call Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste (800) 606-6606 or visit their website.
I need storm drain markers for a project I’m working on, how do I purchase them?
The City sells stainless steel storm drain markers and rivets at cost for $7.56 each. Fill out this form to request them and schedule a time to pay and pick them up.
What are garbage and trash enclosure requirements? How do I design a trash enclosure?
Visit stopwaste.org for a list of locations to take your reusable items. These items may include: bubble wrap, computers, phones, appliances, furniture and clothing.
Where can I take garbage or plant debris?
Fremont's public disposal site is Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station located at 41149 Boyce Rd. For a list of rates, visit Fremont Recycling.
