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

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.

• 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

• 41149 Boyce Road, Fremont (click here for a map).

About the Fremont Drop-off Facility:

• Call 1-800-606-6606 for more information.
• The service is free and open to Alameda County residents only.
• This service is not for businesses; find information about business hazardous waste disposal.
• See a list of materials that the drop-off facilities accept.
• 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.