Fremont, California

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Alameda County HHW Facility Fremont

41149 Boyce Road

The Fremont facility on Boyce Road is one of four Alameda County drop-off sites open to county residents. Hours and appointment rules are posted at StopWaste.org/HHW.

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Services: Household hazardous waste drop-off · E-waste drop-off

What is the verified public contact for this location?

Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste programme publishes 800-606-6606 as a shared programme or department office contact. This contact serves multiple locations. The published general inbox is hhw@acgov.org. Source: https://www.stopwaste.org/recycling-disposal/hazardous-waste/business-hazardous-waste

What household drop-off schedule does the Alameda County programme publish?

The published Fremont household drop-off schedule is Wednesday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Major-holiday closures apply; check the programme calendar before travelling. Source: https://www.stopwaste.org/recycling-disposal/hazardous-waste/household-hazardous-waste/drop-off-facilities

Cosmo Computers LLC

4568 Enterprise St

Cosmo Computers LLC holds R2v3, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 certifications and has operated since 2011 from Enterprise Street in Fremont. Drop-off runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no appointment: staff unload the e-waste from the vehicle. TVs, monitors, laptops, computers, servers, phones, game consoles, and batteries come in free from anyone in California. A fee applies to microwaves, vacuums, printers, and copiers. Refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and film media are refused. Business accounts get scheduled pickups with secure collection bins, certificates of recycling, hard drive shredding, data center decommissioning, equipment buyback, and facility cleanouts in a 24-foot truck that holds over 15 pallets.

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Listed hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Closed Saturday and Sunday

Accepts: TVs and monitors, Laptops and tablets, Computers and servers, Networking equipment, Cell phones, Game consoles, Printed circuit boards, Cables and chargers, Batteries

Services: Walk-up e-waste drop-off, no appointment · Scheduled business pickups with secure bins · Hard drive shredding and data erasure · Certificates of recycling and destruction · Data center decommissioning · Equipment buyback · Facility cleanouts with a 24-foot truck

Do I need an appointment to drop off e-waste at Cosmo Computers in Fremont?

No. Staff unload the e-waste from the vehicle during weekday hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Does Cosmo Computers destroy hard drives?

Yes. It erases or physically shreds drives and provides certificates of destruction.

Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station

41149 Boyce Rd

The Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station provides residential and commercial recycling, solid waste disposal, and hazardous waste management service to the Tri-Cities community. The facility is owned and operated by BLT Enterprises and serves as a public drop-off location for household wastes, recyclables, and hazardous materials.

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Listed hours: Monday thru Saturday from 8:00am until 5:00pm

Accepts: Common household waste, Recyclables, Household hazardous waste

Services: Public Disposal · Recycling Drop-off · Household Hazardous Waste Disposal · Material Recovery

How is this location classified in EPA facility data?

EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery dataset lists this location as tire recycler; transfer station. The matched record lists its source as CalEPA Regulated Site Portal and its update date as 08/15/2025. Retrieved October 30, 2026. This is a source classification, not confirmation of public drop-off access, current operating status or EPA certification.

What EPA facility registry identifier is associated with this location?

The matched EPA disaster-debris record lists Facility Registry Service (FRS) ID 110070090135. An FRS identifier links environmental program records; it is not itself a recycling license, permit or compliance rating. Record update date: 08/15/2025; retrieved October 30, 2026.

Jado Recycling

39200 Paseo Padre Pkwy Fremont CA 94538 USA

3.2/5(38 reviews)

JADO Recycling operates neighborhood recycling centers for used beverage containers and says it is currently serving Fremont and other Bay Area communities. The company lists plastic and glass bottles among its recycling programs; its homepage publishes hours of operation Monday through Sunday with a midday lunch closure.

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Listed hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Accepts: Plastic bottles, Glass bottles, Used beverage containers

Services: Used beverage-container recycling

Does JADO Recycling serve Fremont?

Yes. The company homepage lists Fremont among the Bay Area communities it currently serves.

What container types are described on the homepage?

JADO highlights plastic bottles and glass bottles as recycling programs.

Materials Accepted in Fremont

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Fremont include alameda county, hhw, e-waste, E-Waste, Computers. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Fremont, California

Republic Services of Alameda County collects recycling, compost, and garbage carts at the curb in Fremont, and the City of Fremont Environmental Services Division (510-494-4570) handles program questions. Residents haul trash, construction debris, mattresses, and appliances to the Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station at 41149 Boyce Road for a fee. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility at the same address takes paint, batteries, and electronics free from Alameda County residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fremont CA have curbside recycling?

Yes. Republic Services of Alameda County collects recycling, compost, and garbage in Fremont. The recycling cart takes paper and cardboard, aluminum foil and trays, metal cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles and containers, all empty, clean, and dry. Plastic bags stay out. Call Republic Services at 510-657-3500 with service questions.

When do I put Fremont CA trash and recycling carts out?

Roll carts to the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day, and store them out of public view within 24 hours after collection. Flatten extra cardboard, cut it into 3 ft. x 3 ft. pieces, bundle it, and set it between the carts.

Where do I take hazardous waste in Fremont CA?

The Fremont Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 41149 Boyce Road takes batteries, paint, solvents, pesticides, electronics, auto care items, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, and sharps. It is open Wednesday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and Saturday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Drop-off is free for Alameda County residents with ID showing a county address, with no appointment. Call 1-800-606-6606 for details.

What are the Fremont CA transfer station rules?

The Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station (FRTS) at 41149 Boyce Rd. takes trash, construction debris, landscaping debris, mattresses, and appliances from the public. Every material carries a drop-off fee; call 510-252-0500 for current rates. Compare other transfer stations nearby.

How do I get rid of a mattress or furniture in Fremont CA?

Residents with individual cart service get two free bulk pickups a year for large items like mattresses and furniture. Book them with Republic Services at 510-657-3500. Mattresses also go to the Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station for a fee.

How do I recycle used motor oil in Fremont CA?

Set used motor oil and oil filters at the curb on your regular collection day. Free oil jugs and oil filter bags are available from the City of Fremont at environment@fremont.gov or Republic Services at 510-657-3500.

Recycling tips for Fremont

•Request a free kitchen compost pail at city.fremont.gov/compostpail or from Republic Services at 510-657-3500.
•Buy overage stickers from Republic Services for occasional extra trash instead of overfilling the cart.
•Foam packaging, plastic bags, plastic wrap, and bubble mailers go in the garbage cart, not recycling.
•Low-income households and seniors 70 and older qualify to apply for service discounts, and residents with disabilities apply for backyard or side-yard collection through Republic Services at 510-657-3500.

Recycling centers near Fremont

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