Union City residential property owners are provided weekly collection of a 35-gallon blue landfill cart, a 96-gallon green compost cart, and a 64-gallon gray recycle cart. The fees for these standard collection services appear on the property owner's annual property tax statement.
Annual Rates for Single-Family Households (3-cart weekly service)
Collection Services
2023/24 Rates
Landfill/Compost/Storm Water
$504.00
Recycle
$200.16
Single-Family Residential Rates
The FY 2023-24 rates equate to a combined $58.68 per monthcost to single-family homeowners for weekly collection of the three (3) carts and includes the Recycling Processing Surcharge. This monthly cost also includes twice annual Bulky Items Collection service.
Parcelized Multi-Family Rates
Parcelized multi-family properties (e.g., townhomes, condominiums) pay for weekly collection of two (2) carts (landfill and recycle, not compost) based on the following annual rates. This monthly cost also includes twice annual Bulky Items Collection service.
Annual Rates for Parcelized Multi-Family Households (2-cart weekly service)
Collection Services
2023/24 Rates
Landfill/Compost/Storm Water Program
$337.80
Recycle
$200.16
The FY 2023-24 rates combined equal $44.83 per month for parcelized multi-family homeowners, including the Recycling Processing Surcharge. This monthly cost also includes twice annual Bulky Items Pickup service.
For additional information on waste collection services or the rates, please contact the City Manager's Office at (510) 675-5466 or CliffF@unioncity.org.