Republic Services is the exclusive franchised hauler in Fremont and provides weekly curbside pickup of garbage, recycling, and organics. Carts must be placed curbside by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled day.
The City of Fremont contracts with Republic Services as its exclusive franchised waste hauler under the local solid waste franchise. Residents receive weekly curbside collection of gray garbage, blue recycling, and green organics/compost carts, with collection days varying by neighborhood. Carts must be set out at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled service day, with lids closed and at least three feet of clearance on each side. Carts should be removed from the curb within 24 hours after collection. Missed pickups can be reported to Republic Services by the end of the next business day. Overloaded carts, hazardous waste, and extra loose bags outside the cart are not accepted. Commercial accounts have separate service agreements. For questions, contact Fremont Environmental Services at (510) 494-4570 or Republic Services customer service.
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Fremont limits leaf blower use to daytime hours and must comply with California AB 1346 banning sales of new gas blowers statewide as of 2024.
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Fremont limits industrial noise to 70 dBA at commercial property lines and 55 dBA at abutting residential lines under FMC Chapter 5.30.
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Fremont treats persistent dog barking as a public nuisance under FMC Chapter 6, with Animal Services investigating complaints and issuing citations.
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Fremont permits wood, masonry, vinyl, and metal fences but restricts barbed wire, electric fencing, and combustible materials in fire-hazard zones.
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Retaining walls over 3 feet high require engineered permits in Fremont, with extra scrutiny for Mission Peak and Hayward Fault slope areas.
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Fremont prohibits exotic and wild animals under California Code of Regulations Title 14 Section 671 and FMC Chapter 6, preempting most exotics.
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