Union City residential landfill, recycle and compost collection services provided by Republic Services and Tri-CED are currently billed through property taxes, but will be switching to direct billing by Republic Services in June 2025 for services commencing July 1.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. How am I currently billed for landfill, recycle and compost collection?
All Union City residential accounts currently pay for weekly landfill, recycle and compost collection through the annual property tax assessment. Landfill and compost collection charges appear as “REFUSE/YARD WASTE” and the recycle collection charge appears as “RECYCLING.”
2. Why is the billing method changing?
Very few cities include landfill, recycle and compost collection service costs with property taxes. Customers usually receive bills directly from their service providers. This change only requires payment quarterly instead of the full annual cost through property taxes.
3. How much is my bill?
The current full annual cost in property taxes for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, for the standard service level is $790.20. Landfill, recycle and compost collection service rates are subject to an annual increase starting July 1.
4. How will I be billed after the change is made?
In June 2025, Union City customers will begin receiving a quarterly bill in the mail from Republic Services for landfill, recycle and compost collection service, starting July 1.
5. What will happen if I don’t pay my bill?
State regulations and Union City Municipal Code § 7.04.040 require weekly collection service. Sign up for Online Bill Pay with Republic Services to receive bill notifications and to avoid late charges and potential fines.
6. What services will be included in my quarterly bill?
The new quarterly bill pays for weekly landfill, recycle and compost collection services and on-call bulky item collection services. Union City residents can schedule up to two bulky item collections per year.
Note: The “REFUSE /YARD WASTE” charge that currently appears on residents’ property tax statements includes an annual Stormwater Compliance Program fee of $80.31. This Stormwater fee will continue to be included in your property tax assessments and your landfill, recycle and compost bill will be reduced by this amount.
