Mandatory Recycling at a Glance

Effective July 1, 2014

To be in compliance with the new State and County regulations all businesses are required to:

• have recycling service

• recycle all cardboard, recyclable paper, glass food and beverage containers, aluminum and plastic containers

• subscribe to a service level sufficient for all recyclable materials

• place only recyclable materials in recycling containers

Commercial Waste Collection

Services Guide Fremont businesses are required to keep cardboard, paper,

bottles and cans out of the landfill to comply with new State and County regulations. These new regulations are intended to

conserve natural resources and reduce greenhouse gases.

Recycling for BusinessFremont offers multiple programs for businesses to reduce waste:

• Business Recycling Program: required for all businesses generating recyclable materials.

• Composting for Business Program: for businesses generating food scraps and compostable materials.

• Dry Materials Program: for businesses generating wood, scrap metal, shrinkwrap and other dry materials; free onsite assessment required.

To learn more about these programs or to start service contact Republic Services at (510) 657-3500. Republic Services also provides free onsite consultation to evaluate your business’s recycling needs.

For more information on the Alameda County Mandatory Recycling ordinance go to RecyclingRulesAC.Org.

RECYCLEPaper, Cardboard,

Envelopes, Catalogs, Magazines, Bottles, Jars, Cans & Foil,

Plastic Containers, Lids & Trays

LANDFILLStyrofoam (Cups, Blocks, Peanuts),

Chip Bags & Candy Wrappers, Aseptic Containers (Juice Boxes),

Plastic Straws, Broken Plates & GlasswareCondiment Packaging

COMPOSTFood Scraps, Paper Towels,

Food-Soiled Paper, Waxed Paper, Plant Trimmings,

Coffee Grounds & Tea Bags

Maximize success with: Posters, Signs & Decals

Paper & Cardboard

Envelopes

Catalogs & Magazines

Bottles & Cans

Plastic Containers

These materials should not be placed in the garbage.

RECYCLE

RECYCLERECYCLE

RECYCLE

Food Scraps

Paper Towels

Waxed & Food-Soiled Paper

Plant Trimmings

Coffee Grounds & Tea Bags

County ordinance may require certain businesses to subscribe

to compost collection.

COMPOST LANDFILL

Garbage

Styrofoam (Cups, Blocks, Peanuts)

Cleanroom Garments (Booties, Gloves, Masks, etc)

Carpet & Furniture

Clothing & Textiles

Republic Services is Fremont’s exclusive franchised hauler and collects garbage,

recycling, and compost.

510-657-3500

COMPOST LANDFILLC O M PO ST

LANDFILL

We can help you in 5 Simple Steps

Step 1: Free Consultation

Call Republic Services (510) 657-3500 or City of Fremont (510) 494-4570 to set up a site

assessment of your business or property,

at no cost to you.

Step 2: Sign-Up for Service

Based on the assessment, you will receive a

customized service proposal, including service

level, cost estimate, and program set up

recommendations. All you have to do is sign up!

Step 3: Get Needed Tools

The City of Fremont and Republic Services can provide posters, signs and decals or

stickers for an effective recycling program.

Step 4: Staff Training

It’s important to get all employees educated and motivated. City of Fremont and Republic

Services staff are available for training to start up programs and refresher trainings to

help your staff.

Step 5: Start Recycling

For additional information visit

Republic’s website at RepublicServicesAC.com or the City of Fremont’s Environmental Services

Division website at fremont.gov/environment

42600 Boyce Road Fremont, CA 94538

RepublicServicesAC.com

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