Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July

UNION CITY, CA, June 18, 2025 - 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 below, are allowed in Union City.

1. Deploy fireworks at least ten feet away from any dwelling or structure.
2. Use fireworks under adult supervision and keep a hose and bucket of water handy.
3. 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, 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.

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CONTACT:
City Manager's Office
(510) 675-5393
Email: [email protected]