Since 1914, the Alameda County Water District has served the communities of Fremont, Newark,
and Union City.  Visit ACWD to learn more.

SEWER
Union Sanitary District operates a 33-acre wastewater treatment facility in Union City and provides collection, treatment and disposal services to a total population of over 356,000 in Fremont, Newark, and Union City, CA.  The District maintains over 830 miles of underground pipeline in its service area.  Visit USD for more information.

For gas and electricity needs, contact Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)

In 2020, the Newark City Council voted to join Ava Community Energy, formerly East Bay Community Energy (EBCE).  Ava Community Energy (Ava) is a Joint Powers Authority that consists of most cities in Alameda County.  Ava procures energy on behalf of Newark residents and businesses, at a rate lower than PG&E, and the source of the energy is more environmentally friendly.  For more information, please visit Ava Community Energy.

In 2020, the Newark City Council voted to join Ava Community Energy, formerly East Bay Community Energy (EBCE).  Ava Community Energy (Ava) is a Joint Powers Authority that consists of most cities in Alameda County.  Ava procures energy on behalf of Newark residents and businesses, at a rate lower than PG&E, and the source of the energy is more environmentally friendly.  For more information, please visit Ava Community Energy.

Ava Community Energy has expanded its service to Newark residents.  All electricity customers in Newark were automatically transitioned to Ava's Bright Choice service.  Customers receive a single monthly PG&E bill that include Ava's charges for electricity.  More information about the transition can be found here.

Only the source of electricity has changed.  For questions or to opt out or opt UP to 100% renewable energy, call Ava at 1-833-699-3223, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, or email customer support @ Ava Community Energy.

Learn about Ava Community Energy.

GARBAGE , RECYCLING, & COMPOST COLLECTION 
Garbage, recycling, and compost collection for all residences, including all single and multi-family residences and business establishments in the City of Newark is mandatory.  Services may be obtained by contacting the City of Newark's authorized franchise contractor Republic Services located at 42600 Boyce Road, Fremont, CA  94538.  Call them at (510) 657-3500 (Monday - Friday, 8am - 5:30pm).

For more information and to download service guides for residents and businesses, visit the Republic Services Newark webpage. 

SERVICE ISSUES AND COMPLAINTS - Contact Republic Services at 510.657.3500.  If you are unable to get your complaint/issue addressed, contact Brett Oeverndiek in the City's Environmental Services Division at brett.oeverndiek@newark.org or by calling him at 510.578.4257.

Safely dispose of your household hazardous waste, keep your home toxic free!

Alameda County offers multiple free, convenient options for residents to properly and safely dispose of their household hazardous waste (HHW).  This service is for residents of Alameda County only.

Residential HHW drop-off service - The nearest HHW facility for Newark residents is:

Appointments Not Required

Drop-off Requirements:

• Stay in your vehicle. It is state law. Please place items in an unlocked trunk or back cargo space.
• Have your driver's license ready. We will scan your license to verify Alameda County residency. If your driver's license doesn't have an Alameda County address, please show proof of residency by bringing a recent utility bill or a copy of a rental or ownership agreement.

• This service is not for businesses; find information about business hazardous waste disposal.

Schedule:

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
• Thursday: 8:30 am–2:30 pm*
• Friday: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
• Saturday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm (phones are not staffed on Saturdays)
• Sunday: Closed

*Closed  on these holidays:  July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Location:

Learn more about common hazardous waste by visiting:  Stopwaste - Household Hazardous Waste

Not sure what goes where in your curbside bins, where to reuse and repair items and where to drop-off household hazardous waste?  Search StopWaste's Re:source tool for answers.

Simply enter your zip code and the item you are interested in reusing, repairing, recycling, or disposing of and get a response as to what you can do with the items.

(Brought to you by StopWaste)

Confused about where to put packaging waste from online shopping? Most packaging is not recyclable. Bubble mailers, plastic envelopes, and bagged air go in the garbage bin. Only packaging that is made entirely of paper or cardboard can be recycled. Sorting Right makes a difference! Visit Republic Services’ website to download a guide:  Republic Services