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At the City Council meeting held on February 13, 2025, the Newark City Council adopted a resolution reaffirming Newark as a Welcoming City. The 2025 Welcoming City Resolution also affirmed the Newark Police Department's policy to not actively participate in the enforcement of federal immigration laws, which would undermine community trust and deter law-abiding individuals from reporting crimes or serving as witnesses to crime.
The City of Newark Police Department (“NPD”) Policy 428, provides guidelines to Newark Police Department staff members relating to immigration. NPD Policy 428 aligns with the Values Act and specifically provides that: “Officers shall not inquire into an individual’s immigration status for immigration enforcement purposes.”
Newark is proud to be a diverse, inclusive, and compassionate community where everyone belongs. We value the contributions of all who live, work, and visit our city, and we remain committed to ensuring that Newark continues to be a safe and supportive place for all.
Our goal is to maintain the trust and safety of all residents and to ensure that everyone feels safe reporting a crime, seeking help, or engaging with our city departments.
Together, we continue to uphold Newark’s values of respect, inclusion, and cooperation — now and always.
For more information regarding your rights visit Alameda County’s Website.
To assist residents in preparing for their garage sales, we have provided information regarding signage and advertising.
Posting Yard & Garage Sale Signs in Public Areas is Prohibited Newark Municipal Code 17.25.040
To help maintain the safety, cleanliness, and visual appeal of our community, the posting of garage sale, yard sale, or similar signs is not allowed in the public right-of-way or on public property.
What is the Public Right-of-Way?
The public right-of-way typically includes:
- Streets and sidewalks
- Utility poles and street signs
- Parkways and parkway trees
- Medians and traffic islands
- Public parks and open spaces
- Any land owned or maintained by the city for public use
Why Are These Signs Prohibited?
- Safety: Signs can obstruct visibility for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
- Cleanliness: Many signs are not removed after events and become litter.
- Damage: Attaching signs to public infrastructure (like streetlights or traffic signs) can cause damage or interfere with city operations.
Allowed Alternatives
You may post signs on:
- Your own private property
- Other private property with the owner's permission
Household Hazardous Waste
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:
Fremont HHW Facility
Drop-off Requirements:
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Stay in your vehicle. It is state law. Please place items in an unlocked trunk or back cargo space.
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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.
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This service is not for businesses; find information about business hazardous waste disposal.
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Drop-off limit: You may drop-off up to 125 lbs or 15 gallons of waste per visit. Container must be no larger than 5 gallons.
Small Business Only
- Tuesday by appointment only Call 510-670-6460 to schedule an appointment.
General Public Drop-off:
- wednesday - Friday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location:
- 41149 Boyce Road, Fremont (click here for a map).
About the Fremont Drop-off Facility:
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Call 1-800-606-6606 for more information.
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The service is free and open to Alameda County residents only.
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This service is not for businesses; find information about business hazardous waste disposal.
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See a list of materials that the drop-off facilities accept.
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The Fremont Facility is operated by BLT Enterprises.
Drop-off Instructions:
- For safe packing instructions and program requirements, click here.
- The amount of waste you may transport in one vehicle is limited to 125 pounds or 15 gallons.
- No individual container may be greater than 5 gallons or 50 pounds in size.
- Wastes must be transported by a resident of the household which generated the waste.
- Do not allow different wastes to mix.
- Containers must be closed and not leaking.
- At your request, the HHW attendants will save your motor oil and gasoline cans once they're emptied. Label them with your name and phone number; they must be picked up after the site closes on the same day, or on a later day.
Learn more about common hazardous waste by visiting: Stopwaste - Household Hazardous Waste
Newark has a lot to offer from a variety of housing developments, businesses, and recreation venues. We invite you to visit Newark Video Tour to learn more about the City of Newark and why it's a great place to live, work, shop, and play.
The City of Newark has expanded its presence on social media! You can find us on the following channels:
Facebook: @cityofnewarkca
Instagram: @cityofnewarkca
Sign up for Nextdoor: nextdoor.com
This is a great way to stay up to date on the latest projects and initiatives that the City is working on.
City Office Hours
City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (except for every other Friday when City Hall is closed). Appointments are required from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
The Police Department lobby is staffed with front counter personnel Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Police Dispatch can be reached via intercom located outside the Police building during off hours.
View our staff directory for a listing of department phone numbers.