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| Program | Description | Contact Information |
| NEW: Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling | Effective 1/1/09: Minimum recycling requirements now exist for construction and demolition projects, both residential and commercial projects. Applicants must recycle all the asphalt and concrete, and at least 50% of the remaining materials, such as wood, scrap metal, plant debris. | City of Fremont, Environmental Services Division. Lori Marra 510-494-4581 A list of approved recycling vendors and facilities is available at www.fremont.gov/environment |
| Clean and Green Tech Businesses | Economic Development staff has been actively recruiting and assisting clean and green tech firms. They can help find the ideal location, assist with all City permits, specialized expansion needs, help coordinate with local utility providers and regional agencies, and have the ability to quickly move the development process along. | Contact the Economic Development Department 510-284-4020 at econdev@ci.fremont.ca.us. In person at 3300 Capitol Avenue, or visit www.focusonfremont.com |
| NEW: Plant and Tree debris banned at Alameda County landfills | Plant and tree debris must be separated from garbage, so that it can be composted, instead of landfilled. | Contact: Lori Marra , City of Fremont 510-494-4581 lmarra@ci.fremont.ca.us |
| Free Waste Audits | This is a no-cost, no obligation on-site visit to see the materials and products purchased, recycled and thrown away. This free service is available to all businesses in Fremont, regardless of size. We look for opportunities for your business to reduce waste and increase recycling that could save you money on your garbage bill. Free stickers and posters available. | Lori Marra City of Fremont, 510-494-4581 lmarra@ci.fremont.ca.us Cassandra Blair, Allied Waste Services 510-252-4653 |
| Recycling for Business | The City of Fremont and its partner, Allied Waste Services, provide a 96-gallon recycling cart to businesses and nonprofit organizations. Mixed paper, cardboard, plastic containers (1, 2, 3, 5, 7), aluminum and tin cans, and glass bottles/jars are picked up every other week at no charge to the customer. (Please note: home businesses with residential service are not eligible for this program.) | Allied Waste 510-657-3500 www.alliedwasteac.com |
| Composting for Business | Fremont’s program allows food scraps and other compostable materials to be separated from the garbage. Rather than going to the landfill, compostable materials are processed into compost, material that enriches the soil or can be used as mulch. Composting for Business rates are about half the cost for garbage containers of the same size. Free posters and green indoor food scrap containers are available. | Lori Marra, City of Fremont, 510-494-4581 Stephanie Saenz, Allied Waste Services 510-252-4652 |
| Recycled Market Development Zone (RMDZ) | Fremont is part of the state's RMDZ. Financial incentives and technical assistance are available to businesses that use recyclable materials from the waste stream in any part of their production. For example, plastic manufacturing or processing using recycled plastic as a feedstock may be eligible for assistance. | Contact: Ken Pianin City of Fremont 510-494-4582 kpianin@ci.fremont.ca.us California Integrated Waste Management Board http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/RMDZ/ |
| Bay Area Green Business program | Businesses voluntarily hold themselves to a higher environmental standard. They must demonstrate practices that conserve water, energy and reduce pollution. There is no fee to apply. There are over 1600 certified Green Businesses in the Bay Area, from printers and auto shops to bakeries and hotels. | Contact Pamela Evans at 510-567-6770 www.greenbiz.ca.gov or www.fremont.gov/environment |
| Recycling Motor Oil and other hazardous wastes | Apply to the Small Quantity Generator Program. You may be eligible to bring motor oil and other hazardous waste to a local certified facility at a reduced cost. | Fremont Transfer Station 41149 Boyce Road 800-606-6606 www.Stopwaste.org |
| Electronics & Battery Recycling | It is illegal to throw computers, monitors, batteries and fluorescent bulbs in the trash. The City maintains a partial list of local recyclers on its website. The fees for electronics recycling vary. | www.fremont.gov/environment www.stopwaste.org Businesses can take batteries and fluorescent tubes by appointment only, to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at the Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station 800-606-6606 |
| Bottle and Can Recycling | Several centers in town collect bottles and cans with a Cash Refund Value (CRV) and they pay you for bringing in certain types of glass, aluminum, and plastics to recycle. | To find the nearest recycling center, enter your zip code at: www.bottlesandcans.com |