Union City Curbside Compost Bin/Cart Sorting: Learn what can go in your green curbside compost bin/cart.Stop Food Waste First: Edible food is too essential to waste! Find tips that will help you prevent food waste and save money.

Sort and Collect Organics (Compostable Materials).

When Union City residents and businesses recycle compostable materials like food scraps, food-soiled paper products, and yard trimmings in their green compost bin/cart, they not only reduce methane emissions, but they also create compost - a valuable soil amendment that improves soil quality, retains moisture, conserves water, and nourishes plants and trees.Įxplore the publications and resources below compiled by StopWaste on the compost cycle to learn all about compost! For more information, contact Republic Services at (510) 657-3500.

Please arrive during the designated time slot based on your household's last name: A - G = 8:00 to 9:00 AM | H - M = 9:00 to 10:00 AM | N - S = 10:00 to 11:00 AM | T - Z = 11:00 to 12:00 PM. To participate in the event, bring a photo ID or other proof of Union City residency such as the event postcard or utility bill. Union City households are eligible to pick up two (2) free bags of compost between 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (or while supplies last) at the Union City BART Station Parking Lot #1 (southwest corner of Decoto Rd. Please join the City of Union City and Republic Services at our 2023 Compost Giveaway Event on Sunday, April 16! It's our way of thanking you for properly recycling your food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard trimmings in your green compost cart as part of the curbside compost collection program. Coming soon! Check back here in August 2023 for more details regarding Union City's community compost hub where residents can fill their own container with free compost.

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