Union City welcomes your participation in providing a safe Fourth of July for all Union City residents. Please practice basic safety procedures in compliance with all laws. Only State Fire Marshal-Approved “Safe and Sane” fireworks, bearing the seal, are allowed in Union City.
- Deploy fireworks at least ten feet away from any dwelling or structure.
- Use fireworks under adult supervision and keep a hose handy.
- Spent (used) fireworks should be disposed of by soaking them in a bucket of water overnight, then double-bagging and placing them in your landfill cart. Fireworks are prohibited in the recycle and compost carts.
Additionally, please remember:
- “Safe and Sane” fireworks may only be used between 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., July 1 – 4 on your private property.
- If you intend to use “Safe and Sane” fireworks on property other than your own, you must have written approval from the property owner.
- Fireworks are not allowed east of Mission Boulevard, in city parks, on school property, or on city streets.
- Do not use illegal fireworks. Fireworks that explode or go up in the air are illegal. This includes firecrackers, bottle rockets, aerial shells, and mortars.
- Property owners can be fined up to $1,000 if illegal fireworks are used from their property.
- Individuals possessing or using illegal fireworks may be fined up to $1,000.
Let’s work together to stop the sale and use of illegal fireworks. To report individuals using or selling illegal fireworks, call the non-emergency police dispatch line at (510) 471-1365.
For more information, including the city’s ordinance and regulations, and disposal procedures for unused fireworks, please visit unioncity.org/fireworks.
