Labor Day is a regular garbage, recycling, and yard/food waste collection day for homes with Monday service. Please place your three carts out at the curb by 6 AM. Normal collection schedules are in effect the entire week. If you have a missed pick-up, please call Allied Waste at (510) 657-3500 or Tri-CED at (510) 429-8030.

As Union City’s City Council decides what measures to place on the November ballot, the city released results of a public opinion survey it commissioned. The survey asked voters whether they would vote for renewal of the present tax, an enhancement of the present tax to include funding for additional city services or, alternatively, a utility users tax. To view the results of the survey, CLICK HERE.

You can help plan Union City's 50th Anniversary Celebration for the year 2009. Organizing committees meet monthly to coordinate over 10 major events for the biggest birthday party in the history of the City. Everyone is welcome, so come and join the fun! For more information, visit www.unioncity50.com

Union City Leisure Services is now accepting applications for full scholarships to the Club Une afterschool program. Scholarships are available only for eligible low income students from Barnard White, Cesar Chavez and Alvarado middle schools. Applications will be processed on a first come/first served basis, and will be accepted at Kennedy Community Center, Holly Community Center and City Hall.
How to Apply for Club Une Scholarship

Union City Leisure Services is now accepting registration for its summer camps online, by mail or by fax.If you have any questions about the summer day camp program, feel free to call 510-675-5642.

Union City residents now have another option for properly disposing of household hazardous waste. Free drop-off of paints, car batteries, garden-related items, sharps and other hazardous waste is now available at the new HHW facility located at the Fremont Transfer Station, 41149 Boyce Road in Fremont.

A groundbreaking ceremony in Union City celebrated the the construction of what’s being billed as a future “transportation hub for the region and landmark for the City.” Years in the planning, the vision for the Union City Intermodal Station is that of a key connection point for commuters and other travelers -- a point where they will be able to board and transfer between BART, passenger rail (Capitol Corridor, Dumbarton Rail, ACE) and bus (AC Transit and Union City Transit) services.

Back by popular demand, it's the Summer Concert Series and Farmers Market. Every Saturday between June 21 and August 23, Old Alvarado/Cesar Chavez Park will be the place to be for great sounds, healthy fresh produce and a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Click on the following link to view the list of musicians lined up for this year's concert series.

"Tie the knot" at City Hall. Call to make an appointment and we'll provide an official deputy marriage counselor to perform your civil marriage ceremony. You must bring a marriage license issued by Alameda County, picture IDs, and a check or money order for $50, made payable to the City of Union City.

Enter the Fourth Annual Paddy’s Film Festival! This film festival is open to all aspiring film makers who would like to share their work. The festival is open to all themes, which include but are not limited to documentary, animation, comedy, drama, foreign, etc. There is no fee to enter. Films will be shown on Friday evenings during the month of September.