Welcome to Republic Services of Newark, CA
Republic Services of Newark, CA is dedicated to handling your recycling and waste needs in a way that is easy, effortless, and environmentally responsible. We work to ensure safe and dependable solutions, and we are a community and business partner you can rely on.
Newark, CA customer service
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Republic Services of Alameda County
42600 Boyce Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
Holiday schedule
We observe the following holidays:
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
New Year's Day
If your pickup day falls on one of these holidays, it will be delayed by one day.
COVID-19 update
Republic Services is running regularly scheduled routes. Please ensure containers are accessible for service on your regular service day. To pay your bill by phone, please call 877-692-9729 or call Customer Service at 510-657-3500 to speak with a representative.
Rates
Please note the service rates do not include the Alameda County Waste Management Authority Benchmark Service Information Fee. This fee is placed as a separate line item on your Republic Services invoice. The amount of the Benchmark Service Information Fee is established by the Alameda County Waste Management Authority.
Houses
(Effective 1/1/2025)
Multi-Family
(Effective 1/1/2025)
Commercial
(Effective 1/1/2025)
Carts/bins guidelines
Remember to set carts on the street, curbside, and away from parked vehicles.
Place your carts out for collection by 6 AM on your service day.
Cart colors, sizes, use and placement
Black (Landfill): 32-gallon, 64-gallon, 96-gallon
Blue (Recycle): 32-gallon, 64-gallon, 96-gallon
Green (Organics): 32-gallon, 64-gallon, 96-gallon
Small dumpster sizes
Please see the image to the right for specifications on small dumpster size options.
Newsletters
Newsletters are provided in English and Spanish
Two free passes to Newby Island Landfill
Two free passes to the Newby Island Landfill per year per residence. Contact Republic Services by submitting the Customer Support form at the bottom of this page to receive your free passes to dispose of up to 4-cubic yards of waste twice per year. Passes can be mailed or picked up in person at the Republic Services office located at 42600 Boyce Road, Fremont. Residents must bring passes and show proof of Newark residency at Newby Island Landfill.
Newby Island is located at 1601 Dixon Landing Road, Milpitas, CA 95035.
Landfill passes are not available for pick-up at Newby Island Landfill.
How can we help?
For a specific request, please complete the customer support form at the bottom of this page.
Additional resources
Scroll down to see our FAQs for guidance on household hazardous waste, bulk items, medical waste, and more.
Recycling, organics, acceptable/unacceptable guidelines
These items are applicable to houses, businesses, multi-family apartments, and condos.
Additional resources can be found on
FAQs
Collection Guidelines & Reporting an Issue
Residents
- Face carts toward the street with wheels against the curb or gutter the night before or by 6:00 am on your scheduled service day.
- Allow at least 18 inches between carts and 5 feet between carts and other objects
- Make sure lids are securely shut--materials should not extend beyond the container rim.
- There are several ways to handle extra waste. You may schedule a Bulk Item Pick-Up, or if you regularly have extra waste, consider upsizing your landfill cart.
- If containers are not set out on collection day, customers have the option to wait until the next week for pickup or to request a return trip pick-up
- Return trip service is subject to an additional charge.
- Carts not placed out for collection are not eligible for credit.
- Do not place hot ashes, dirt, rock, concrete or hazardous items in your carts.
Apartments & Businesses
Containers must be easily accessible – if containers are blocked (ex. by parked cars), we will not be able to service the container and you may need to pay an additional charge if you request a return trip pick-up.Extra Waste
Containers filled above the rim, refilled or compacted containers, or additional waste beyond the service subscription level, are considered “extra” waste and are subject to an additional charge. Please call customer service at 510-657-3500 to adjust your service level to accommodate your needs.
Haul it Yourself
If you ever want to haul it yourself, feel free to take it to the
Recycling Questions
PAPER (clean and unsoiled)
• Paperback books
• Boxes, packages (please flatten)
• Carbonless paper
• Cardboard (must fit in cart)
• Catalogs
• Colored & construction paper
• Computer paper
• Copy paper
• Coupons
• Detergent boxes
• Egg cartons (paper only – no Styrofoam)
• Envelopes with metal clasps
• Envelopes (plastic windows OK)
• Gift Wrap (non-metallic)
• Junk mail
• Magazines
• Manila folders
• Newspapers and inserts
• Office paper
• Paper bags
• Paper packaging with remnant tape
• Paperboard boxes (cereal & shoe boxes)
• Paper towel and toilet paper tubes
• Post-its
• Shredded paper (placed in a paper bag)
• Telephone books
METAL (empty, clean, and dry)
• Aluminum cans
• Aluminum foil (clean)
• Aluminum pie plates
• Cookie sheets
• CRV beverage cans
• Food cans (clean)
• Pet food cans
• Steel cans
• Scrap metal (pots & pans, cupcake pans, utensils / silverware, metal water bottles, and small (5 gal or smaller) metal buckets).
GLASS (empty, clean, and dry)
• Rinsed; all colors; lids, caps
• Bottles
• CRV beverage containers
• Jars
PLASTIC (empty, clean, and dry)
• Containers only; empty; rinsed
• Rigid plastics
• Bleach bottles
• Buckets without handles
• CRV beverage containers (soda, water, juice)
• Detergent bottles
• Food containers (no Styrofoam)
• Household cleaning containers (empty)
• Lids and caps
• Milk jugs
• Prescription bottles (empty)
• Salad dressing bottles (rinsed)
• Shampoo and conditioning bottles
• Tub containers
Non-recyclables contaminate recycling loads and need to be removed during the sorting process. Some items may also contaminate clean recyclable items (ex. pasta sauce jar with sauce still in it, can soak into clean office paper which is then no longer recyclable either).
If our drivers notice a lot of contamination in your recycle cart or bin, we may not be able to service it as recycling and may tag it to have it serviced as trash (in which case you may be charged).
• Flower trimmings
• Tree trimmings (twigs/branches must be 4 ft or less in length, and less than 6 inches in diameter)
• Leaves, grass, brush, and weeds
• Untreated and unpainted wood
Food-Soiled Paper
• Napkins and paper towels
• Uncoated paper: plates, cups, bowls
• Pizza boxes
Food Scraps (raw or cooked):
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Dairy Products
• Breads, grains, pastas
• Meat & Seafood (including bones)
• Prepared or processed foods (chips, sandwiches, etc – remove packaging)
Unacceptable Materials for Green Organics Cart:
• Dog poop or pet waste from any animal
• Diapers
• Glass, Metal, Plastic
• Hot ashes or briquettes
• Large amounts of soil or sod
• Plastic bags, or plastic of ANY kind
• Rocks, concrete, dirt, sand
• Wood that has been treated, coated or painted
• Particle board
The ONLY “compostable plastic” item we accept is BPI-Certified compostable bags.
- An even better alternative to line your food scrap pail would be to use a paper bag, newspaper, or paper towels.
- The compost facility is not able to accept other “compostable plastic” items (such as corn-based utensils, Green Strip cups, etc.) even if they are BPI-Certified, because these items do not break down fast enough or completely.
- Compostable plastics are also not recyclable. These items need to be thrown in the landfill.
Residents: Each calendar year, single-family home residents are entitled to two additional curbside Bulky Pickups. To schedule an appointment, call Customer Service (510-657-3500 at least 2 weeks in advance.
- Total amount of material accepted is 8 cubic yards (Group items in a 6x6x6 ft. area at the curb)
- Household trash, recyclable or organic materials, e-waste, clothing for donation (bagged in clear bag), household batteries (bagged in clear bag), or two appliances or large items (not to exceed 150 lbs.)
- Recyclables must be
Empty. Clean. Dry.™ - Cardboard should be broken down and put in bundles
- Paper and other recyclables should be put in brown paper bags, boxes or bundles
- Branches should be no larger than 12” in diameter and 4 feet long
- Loose yard clippings such as leaves and grass should be placed in paper landscape bags, cardboard boxes (will not be returned to you), or BPI-Certified compostable bags.
- No garbage, ashes, dirt, rocks, glass, metal, fruit or vegetables, nor fibrous plants such as palm leaves.
Residents: If you regularly have extra yard waste or recycling, you can upsize your cart to a 96-gallon size at no additional cost. If you need additional capacity, you can request additional carts for a fee. Call Customer Service (510-657-3500).
Apartments & Businesses: You can request more recycling and organics capacity for an additional fee (example: larger recycle dumpster, or more pick-ups). Call Customer Service (510-657-3500) and ask to speak to a Recycling Coordinator.
Special & Household Hazardous Waste
Used motor oil is collected curbside at no extra cost to residential customers. It is illegal to dispose of motor oil in the trash. For more information, to request free Oil Recycling Kits, please call Customer Service at (510-657-3500) or contact the Newark office by completing the Customer Support form at the bottom of this page.
Many auto service stations, auto parts stores, and oil changers also accept used motor oil and oil filters for recycling. Find used oil and filter recycling drop-off locations near you. Search by city, county, or ZIP code using the CalRecycle search tool at this link:
From our partner
Electronic equipment should NOT be disposed of with regular garbage, as this is illegal in California. Many electronic devices contain toxic chemicals that can leak from the landfill into groundwater and soil, contaminating our ecosystem. Recycle them properly at your local household hazardous waste drop-off facility for free, or at participating stores.
Disposal Options:
- Electronic waste can be recycled at all
Alameda County Hazardous Waste facilities . - Search
Recycle Where? for other locations.
Special Instructions:
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The Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Facilities can't accept appliances larger than a microwave oven.
Non-Working Items That Are Hazardous Waste:
- Televisions: tubes, flat screens, plasmas, or projectors
- Computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, and computer peripherals
- Telephones, cell phones, and answering machines
- Stereo equipment, radios, tape players, VCRs, CD/DVD players, and phonographs
- Microwave ovens
- Thermostats
- Ballasts for fluorescent lamps
- Digital clocks and MP3 music players
- Digital cameras and video cameras
- Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms
- Cathode ray tubes and devices containing CRT’s
- String lights
Non-Working Items That Can Go in the Trash*:
These items are electrical but not electronic waste including:
- Lamps and light fixtures
- Hair dryers and hair curlers
- Pumps
- Garbage disposals
- Vacuum cleaners
- Toasters
*If rechargeable, remove and properly recycle the battery.
Yes.
- The California State Building Code requires a minimum of 65% of the debris from certain construction and demolition projects be recycled or salvaged for reuse.
- Check with your local municipality’s building department for more information.
- Contractors on certain job sites, by law, must have their materials recycled. In addition, contractors will also need to let the scale operators know of this requirement.
- Upon request, certification verifying the materials were recycled can be provided. Call Customer Service (510-657-3500) for details.
Battery Recycling
Place batteries in a clear, sealed plastic bag on top of your recycle cart to be collected on your service day.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should be taken to the Fremont Household Hazardous Waste Facility, operated by BLT Enterprises. See a
Regular Schedule:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Holiday Schedule:
- Closed Thursday, July 4
- Closed Thanksgiving Day
- Closed Christmas Day
Location:
41149 Boyce Road
Fremont, CA (
From our partners
Paints and paint-related products contain hazardous chemicals and should never be poured down the drain or thrown in the garbage.
Disposal Options:
- Paint and paint-related products can be disposed of at all
Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste facilities . - Visit
PaintCare Inc. for a list of disposal locations. - Search
Recycle Where? for other locations.
Special Instructions:
- Dispose of dry and empty paint cans with the lids off in a recycling bin.
- The
Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste facilities accept: oil-based paint, water-based paint, latex paint, spray paint, stains, varnish, thinner, remover, and adhesives.
Alternatives:
- Water-based latex paints contain less hazardous chemicals than oil-based paints.
PaintCare has tips to help you paint smarter.- The
Green Product Directory provides an independent source of trusted green home improvement products and detailed tips.
Republic offers simple and convenient
Medicine and prescription drugs are hazardous and must not go in the trash, or be flushed or poured down the drain. Prescription medication can be dropped off at the Fremont drop-off facility, and over 70 drug stores, hospitals, and law enforcement locations throughout the County, for more information and to see locations
It is illegal for needles and other sharps to be placed into trash or recycling containers since they could cause an injury.
Dispose of used medical sharps in a red hard-plastic sharps container at
The hosting organizations listed above are going out of their way to help their communities. Therefore, do not, under any circumstances, leave sharps, medications, or any other products on their property. Doing so could jeopardize the viability of these collection programs.
Tips
• To ensure privacy, take medications out of original containers and put them in a sealable plastic bag.
• Remove your personal information from the bottle and recycle the plastic container(s) in your Blue Recycling cart.
• Please leave liquids in their original container, mark out personal information and place bottle into a sealable plastic bag
• Asthma inhalers are accepted.
• Pet medications are accepted.
No.
Republic Services does not collect or accept hazardous waste or medical waste.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should be taken to the Fremont Household Hazardous Waste Facility at no charge to residents of our service area. Proof of residency is required. See a
Regular Schedule:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Holiday Schedule:
- Closed Thursday, July 4
- Closed Thanksgiving Day
- Closed Christmas Day
Location:
41149 Boyce Road
Fremont, CA 94538 (
How to dispose of light bulbs depends on which type of light bulb(s) you have. Some light bulbs contain hazardous substances such as mercury, lead and arsenic, which are harmful to human health and the environment, even in small quantities. Light bulbs containing these substances should never be placed in any carts, bins or dumpsters. See
Single-Family Home Residents: Newark residents may drop off CFLs at the Fremont Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 41149 Boyce Road in Fremont.
Commercial & Multi-Family: Please take these items to the Fremont Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Details below.
- Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs)
- Please take these items to the Fremont Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Details below.
- Light Emitting Diode (LED) Bulb
- Please take these items to the Fremont Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Details below.
- Fluorescent Tubes, High Intensity Discharge (HID) Bulbs and Neon Signs
- Please take these items to the Fremont Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Details below.
- Incandescent of Halogen Bulbs
- Landfill (trash) cart or bin
- Landfill (trash) cart or bin
Fremont Household Hazardous Waste Facility, operated by BLT Enterprises. See a
Regular Schedule:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Holiday Schedule:
- Closed Thursday, July 4
- Closed Thanksgiving Day
- Closed Christmas Day
Location:
41149 Boyce Road
Fremont, CA (
Each calendar year, single-family home residents are entitled to two curbside Bulky Pick-ups. To schedule an appointment, call Customer Service (510-657-3500) at least 2 weeks in advance. During special clean-ups:
- You can dispose of up to eight cubic yards of material.
- No single item can weigh over 150 lbs each, or be longer than 4 feet
- Up to two appliances or large items (not to exceed 150 lbs)
- No hazardous materials or tires will be taken.
Individual clean-ups must be canceled 24 hours in advance of scheduled day. All items must be at the curb or nearest main street, even if you have "backyard service" for your weekly trash collection, by 5:45 am of the scheduled day.
Clean-ups will be made on the customer’s regular weekly collection day, and are picked up by a separate truck.
Anyone, including apartment complexes and businesses, can also schedule additional pick-ups for bulky items (such as mattresses, tires, carpet, appliances, larger furniture) by calling Customer Service (510-657-3500).
You can also take extra or bulky items to the Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station, at 41149 Boyce Road Fremont, CA 94538. Phone (510-252-0500). Please note fees will apply.
Donate
Please consider donating items that are still in good used condition such as:
- Wood furniture
- Dishes and/or pans
- Toys and/or books
- Cell phones
- Small appliances/electronics that function
- Clothes (bagged in clear plastic bag)
Multi-Family Recycling Information
These containers were designed for indoor storage in units with small kitchen cabinets, closets and storage areas. This leak-proof, heavy-duty bag makes it convenient for residents to collect and carry jars, bottles, cans, paper and other recyclables. Just empty the bag into the complex's shared container and return to the unit for reuse.
Each multi-family residence is entitled to one free recycling tote bag for indoor storage of recyclables and transport to the outdoor collection containers.
The City of Newark and Republic Services provide free recycling bags to apartment and condominium customers.
Recycling bags are available from your complex management office or Republic Services.
Cardboard should be flattened, broken down into 3' x 3' pieces, and set beside the building's recycling cart/bin.
Your Republic driver will deliver a new Motor Oil and Filter Recovery Kit upon request. Tenants must call Republic Services to order a Motor Oil and Filter Recovery Kit to be delivered to their unit address. Republic Services will work with property managers on proper set out location and other collection details.
Many auto service stations, auto parts stores and oil changers also accept used motor oil and oil filters for recycling. Find used oil and filter recycling drop-off locations near you. Search by city, county, or ZIP code using the CalRecycle search tool at this link:
Business Recycling & Organic Bins
- Paper (white, colored, fax, gloss)
- Envelopes, file folders
- Newspapers, magazines, phone books
- Cardboard (flattened)
- Glass bottles & jars
- Aluminum & tin cans
- Plastic food & beverage containers*
- Triple-rinsed plastic chemical bottles*
- Carbon paper & treated papers
- Transparencies & photographs
- Food waste & food soiled papers
- Wood
- Glass (except bottles and jars)
- Metals (except aluminum & tin cans)
- Landscape waste
- Bathroom waste
- Hazardous & medical waste
Note:
- Add 10 inches to width measurement to include side pocket dimensions.
- Add 7 inches to height measurement for wheeled containers.
- Height dimensions listed are the measurements at the container's highest point.
- The actual loading level/height may be lower.
1 cubic yard
Size: 72" X 29" X 24"
Wheels: Yes
2 cubic yards
Size: 72" X 44" X 35"
Wheels: Yes
3 cubic yards
Size: 72" X 53" X 42"
Wheels: Yes
4 cubic yards
Size: 72" X 58" X 51"
Wheels: Yes
6 cubic yards
Size: 72" X 71" X 66"
Wheels: No
7 cubic yards
Size: 72" X 76" X 72"
Wheels: No
8 cubic yards
Size: 72" X 91" X 72"
Wheels: No
Composting for Business
Close nature's loop by composting your food scraps. Rather than going to the landfill, food scraps can be processed into compost, which enriches soil naturally.
Benefits of Composting:
- Potential to reduce disposal costs
- Improve your image as an environmental leader
- Reduce waste going to a landfill
- Prevent greenhouse gas emissions
Compostable materials:
- Food Scraps: fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy, eggs, breads, pastas, tea bags, coffee grounds
- Food-soiled Paper: paper cups, napkins, waxed cardboard
- Yard Trimmings and Wood: All plant anf floral material, wood produce crates, wood scraps, sawdust
Unacceptable materials:
- Plastics (all types)
- Styrofoam
- Glass
- Metals
- Grease trappings or tallow
- Liquids
State Law Requires More Businesses to Compost, January 2019
Under State of California laws AB 341 and AB 1826, certain businesses and institutions are required to recycle and compost. As of January 1, 2019, the State requires more sites to have organics collection service; businesses and multi-family properties that generate 4 or more cubic yards of solid waste per week must have organics collection service.
Materials that must be composted include food waste, green waste, landscape and pruning waste, non-hazardous wood waste, and food-soiled paper.
AB 341 has required recycling at many businesses since July 1, 2012. Materials that must be recycled include bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard.
Additionally, the Mandatory Composting and Recycling law in Alameda County requires businesses to sort their waste into the proper containers.
For more information about the State’s mandatory commercial recycling and composting laws, visit
California's Mandatory Commercial Recycling and Organics Waste Recycling Law
Dumpsters
- Debris boxes (roll-off containers), from 6 to 40 yards, are available for household remodeling, landscape projects, site clean-up, construction & demolition, and other projects.
- Rates for dumpsters/debris boxes vary depending upon box size and filled weight.
- Contact the Newark office by completing the Customer Support form at the bottom of this page or by calling 510-657-3500 for information or to place an order.
The following materials cannot be collected in roll-off containers:
- asbestos
- Batteries
- Food waste
- Household hazardous waste
- Liquids
- Paint
- Oils
- Medical waste
- Tires
- Televisions
- Monitors and white goods (appliances) containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
