Fremont Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 2 items per collection. Two free on-call bulky cleanups per calendar year for single-family residences, with up to two cubic yards of materials per appointment. Advance scheduling required.
Fremont bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Two free on-call bulky cleanups per calendar year for single-family residences, with up to two cubic yards of materials per appointment. Advance scheduling required. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 2 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (510) 657-3500 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Fremont
Follow the listed bulk rule: Two free on-call bulky cleanups per calendar year for single-family residences, with up to two cubic yards of materials per appointment. Advance scheduling required.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Large appliances including refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners can be collected through the bulky cleanup program with advance notification for safe handling.
Local disposal alternatives in Alameda County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station
41149 Boyce Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
Full-service recycling center and transfer station accepting residential trash, bulky furniture, construction debris, and recyclables.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Fremont / Republic Services of Fremont · contractor
Phone: (510) 657-3500
3300 Capitol AveFremont, CA 94538
These collection rules cover Zone Fremont Curbside Service Districts.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Fremont, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place automated carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated service day. Allow 3 feet of space between carts and parked vehicles.. These rules apply to Zone Fremont Curbside Service Districts.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Fremont?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Fremont Curbside Service Districts.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Fremont?
Two free on-call bulky cleanups per calendar year for single-family residences, with up to two cubic yards of materials per appointment. Advance scheduling required. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (510) 657-3500 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Fremont Curbside Service Districts.
What items are accepted for recycling in Fremont?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened and placed inside blue cart), Mixed paper: newspaper, magazines, junk mail, office paper, phone books, Plastic bottles, tubs, jugs, and clean food containers (#1 through #7), Aluminum cans, clean foil containers, and tin/steel food cans, Glass bottles and jars of all colors (emptied and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, shrink wrap, and plastic packaging film, Expanded polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups and packaging), Hazardous household chemicals, automotive fluids, and paints, Electronic waste and household batteries, Food scraps and yard trimmings (place in green organics cart). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Fremont Curbside Service Districts.