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Fremont Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (StopWaste) in Fremont, Alameda County, California.
- Address
- 41149 Boyce Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
- Hours
- Wed-Fri 8:30 am-2:30 pm; Sat 8:30 am-4:30 pm; closed July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
- Who can use it
- Alameda County residents; bring ID showing an Alameda County address (driver license, utility bill or lease)
- Cost
- Free for Alameda County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 800-606-6606
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (StopWaste) at 800-606-6606 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- –Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- ✓Electronics
- ✕Propane
- –Pesticides
- ✓Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Used motor oil, antifreeze, brake fluid; unwanted paint, thinner and solvents; household cleaning supplies, pool chemicals, fertilizer; electronic waste (computers, monitors, televisions); batteries, fluorescent bulbs and mercury thermometers
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Medical waste other than sharps; compressed gas cylinders other than propane; medications; ammunition, gunpowder, pyrotechnics and marine flares
Limits
Quantity limits15 gallons or 125 pounds total per trip; containers 5 gallons or 50 pounds maximum
Rules and residency
Who can use itAlameda County residents; bring ID showing an Alameda County address (driver license, utility bill or lease)
Note from the sourceSmall businesses: Tuesday by appointment (510-670-6460).
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 6 mi away · 301 Carl Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
- Permanent drop-off · 8 mi away · 2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303Who can use it: Palo Alto residents; show a driver license or vehicle registration
- Permanent drop-off · 12 mi away · 1608 Las Plumas Ave, San Jose, CA 95133
- Permanent drop-off · 13 mi away · 2091 W Winton Ave, Hayward, CA 94545Who can use it: Alameda County residents; bring ID showing an Alameda County address (driver license, utility bill or lease)
- Permanent drop-off · 19 mi away · 32 Tower Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402Who can use it: San Mateo County residents; free appointment required
- Permanent drop-off · 19 mi away · 5584 La Ribera St, Livermore, CA 94550Who can use it: Alameda County residents; bring ID showing an Alameda County address (driver license, utility bill or lease)
- Permanent drop-off · 2100 East 7th St, Oakland, CA 94606Who can use it: Alameda County residents; bring ID showing an Alameda County address (driver license, utility bill or lease)
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FAQ
Who can use Fremont Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station)?
Alameda County residents; bring ID showing an Alameda County address (driver license, utility bill or lease)
Is it free?
Free for Alameda County residents
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: unwanted paint, thinner and solvents.
What will they turn away?
Medical waste other than sharps; compressed gas cylinders other than propane; medications; ammunition, gunpowder, pyrotechnics and marine flares
Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.fremont-recycling.com/hhw.html
- www.stopwaste.org/recycling-disposal/hazardous-waste/household-hazardous-waste
- www.stopwaste.org/sites/default/files/2026-04/HHW%20Flyer.pdf
- dtsc.ca.gov/household-hazardous-waste/