Garbage, Recycling and Organics Collection Rates 2011 - 2012
Weekly collection of garbage, yard waste and recyclable materials is mandatory in Union City. Allied Waste Services and Tri-CED Community Recycling are the city's exclusive franchised haulers. The City Council approved the following residential and commercial rates wich took effct 7/1/11.
Residential Rates
Most Union City households pay for basic curbside garbage and recycling services through assessments that appear on a homeowner's property tax statement. Basic service is the weekly collection of a 35-gallon garbage cart, a 64-gallon recycling cart and a 96-gallon organics cart.
Basic Residential Rates for Curbside Collection Services (monthly)
Solid Waste &
Yard Waste
Storm Water Utility
Recycling
Rate Total
$24.98
$2.92
$9.08
$36.98
Yearly Total: $443.76 (Refuse & Yard Waste, $299.76, Storm water $35.04, Recycling $108.96)
Many townhomes, condos and other parcelized units do not receive green waste cart service. As a result, they pay a reduced rate.
Townhouse/Parcelized Multi Family Rate (monthly)
Size
Refuse
Storm Water Utility
Recycling
Rate Total
35 gal cart
$16.74
$1.96
$9.08
$27.78
Households may request a smaller 20 gallon garbage cart. Mini can services are collected at the single can rate and discounts are rebated to customers by Allied Waste Services. To request a smaller cart, call Allied Waste at 657-3500.
Mini Can (20 gal) Rate Discount
Rate Category
Monthly Discount
Yearly Rebate
Single Family
$5.59
$67.08
Townhouse
$3.75
$45.00
Households requesting a larger size garbage cart are billed directly by Allied Waste Services for the extra service. The rates below are in addition to the charges for basic service that appear on property tax statement. If you decide your current garbage cart size does not meet your needs, contact Allied Waste Services at 657-3500.
Additional monthly charge for larger garbage cart
Refuse &
Yard Waste
Refuse &
Yard Waste
Storm Water Utility
Monthly additional charge
64 gal cart
$24.98
$2.92
$27.90
96 gal cart
$49.96
$5.84
$55.80
Miscellaneous residential services
Miscellaneous Residential Rates
6-yard bin Maximum 3-day rental. No dirt, rocks, concrete, construction materials, tires, engine parts or hazardous materials.
$232.05
Extra Organics Materials Cart (any size)
$16.49
Extra 32 gal bag of Solid Waste Materials Collected on customers regularly scheduled collection day.
$18.71
Extra 32 gal bag of Solid Waste Materials Collected on a day other than the customer's regularly scheduled collection day.
$36.45
Extra 32 gal bag of Organic Materials Collected on customers regularly scheduled collection day.
$83.37
Cart replacement (one replacement per year at no cost) Extra fee if customer requires a cart replacement
$90.33
Cart delivery/pickup (one change in cart size per year at no cost) Extra fee if customer requests a change in cart size more than once per year
$48.63

Bulky item pickup fee for up to two items (two bulky pickups per year at not cost)

Applies to pickups in excess of 2 cleanup collections per year
$62.53
Bulky item pickup fee for each additional item Applies to pickups in excess of 2 cleanup collections per year
$20.85
Additional bulky item pickup fee for each appliance containing refrigerants Applies to pickups in excess of 2 cleanup collections per year
$48.63
Click here to view Commercial and Drop Box Rates
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