Union City trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Typical carts: 35-gal gray landfill, 64-gal blue recycle, 96-gal green compost (City Single-Family page) 510-657-3500. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m.; no earlier than 12 hours before service day; return to storage by midnight collection day (City). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Tri-CED recycle + compost weekly; batteries via Tri-CED clear bag program (Summer 2026 newsletter). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Single-family 2 free bulky/year — up to 4 cy/event (set-out ≈9 ft W × 3 ft D × 4 ft H per Republic guide). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · unioncityca.gov |
| Hauler | Republic Services (landfill/bulky) + Tri-CED (recycle/compost). |
| Contacts | Republic 510-657-3500; Tri-CED 510-429-8030; Union City Recycles 510-675-5433. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m.; no earlier than 12 hours before service day; return to storage by midnight collection day (City).
Where
2 ft between containers/obstacles; lids closed; out of bike lanes when possible.
Limits
Overflow not collected — buy Republic overage bag; contamination fees possible.
Not allowed
Batteries not loose in carts; household hazardous waste separately.
Bags
Follow your hauler or city set-out rules — contact them if unsure.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · unioncityca.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2027 | 2027-01-01 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s — weekday → +1 day (City Holiday Service Schedule).
Verified 2026-10-15 · unioncityca.gov
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Full details for Union City: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City contracts Republic Services for landfill/bulky/billing + Tri-CED Community Recycling (510-429-8030) for recycle + compost. Typical carts: 35-gal gray landfill, 64-gal blue recycle, 96-gal green compost (City Single-Family page) 510-657-3500.
- Recycling
- Tri-CED recycle + compost weekly; batteries via Tri-CED clear bag program (Summer 2026 newsletter).
- Bulk pickup
- single-family 2 free bulky/year — up to 4 cy/event (set-out ≈9 ft W × 3 ft D × 4 ft H per Republic guide). Schedule Republic; ≤21 days out; set night before or by 6:00 a.m. Acceptable: large appliances, furniture, carpet, tires, e-waste (City/Republic).
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m.; no earlier than 12 hours before service day; return to storage by midnight collection day (City).
- Curbside: where
- 2 ft between containers/obstacles; lids closed; out of bike lanes when possible.
- Curbside: limits
- Overflow not collected — buy Republic overage bag; contamination fees possible.
- Curbside: brush
- Tri-CED green compost; holiday trees Dec 26–Jan 31 (≤6 ft or cut; no flocking/stands) — Tri-CED.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Batteries not loose in carts; household hazardous waste separately.
- Curbside: bags
- Follow your hauler or city set-out rules — contact them if unsure.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Late bills / Municipal Code §7.04.040 service suspension/fines possible (City).
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2027 (2027-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s — weekday → +1 day (City Holiday Service Schedule). 2026 examples: Thanksgiving Thu→Fri / Fri→Sat; Christmas Fri→Sat / Sat→Sun; New Year's Day Fri→Sat / Sat→Sun.
- Hauler
- Republic Services (landfill/bulky) + Tri-CED (recycle/compost)
- Contacts
- Republic 510-657-3500; Tri-CED 510-429-8030; Union City Recycles 510-675-5433
- Find your day
- City Single-Family Residential Collection Program & Services
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: unioncityca.gov
Holidays: unioncityca.gov
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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