Holiday Tree Collection Guidelines & Waste Collection Schedule During the Holidays

Holiday Tree Collection Guidelines

Single Family Homes

Republic Services will provide free curbside holiday tree collection from Monday, December 29, 2025, through Friday, January 9, 2026-no need to call ahead. Please remove all decorations and choose the option below that is applicable to you:

• Green Compost Cart: For natural trees, cut the tree into pieces that fit loosely in the cart, so the lid remains closed.
• Black Garbage/Landfill Cart: For trees that are flocked or have decorations or tinsel, cut the tree into pieces that fit loosely in the cart, so the lid remains closed.
• Curbside: Trees under 6 feet may be placed in the gutter (not on the sidewalk). Trees larger than 6 feet must be cut in half.

Apartments/Condos

Contact your property manager/HOA to arrange for collection.

Drop-Off

• Tree drop-off is available Friday, December 26, 2025, through Friday, January 30, 2026, at Republic Services, located at 42600 Boyce Road in Fremont.
• Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• The cost is free for natural, undecorated, and compostable trees.
• There is a $5 fee for flocked/decorated trees, which are sent to the garbage/landfill.

Waste Collection Service During Holidays

There will be no garbage, recycling, and compost/organics collection by Republic Services on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026. Collection service will be delayed one day during these weeks due to the holidays. Friday services will occur on Saturday. For more information, call 510-657-3500.