2026 Union City Recycling
Poster Contest
Presented by Todd Storti, Recycling and Solid Waste Manager
2 Earth Day is Every Day
When in doubt, find out! For waste
reduction and recycling information
and resources, visit:
UnionCityRecycles.org.
3 Earth Month Community Events
April 11
Community Paper Shred, E-Waste and Dry/Canned Goods
Collection Event (CRS, PD, PW)
April 14 - May 1
UC Recycles Poster Contest Art Showcase at Studio 11
April 18
Community Park Clean Up at Town Estates Park (CRS, PW)
April 14
Plant & Seed Swap Event (City employee event)
Open 24/7
Union City Community Compost Hub
4 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest Environmental Awareness
The theme 'Landfill is the Last
Resort' emphasizes the critical need
for environmental awareness. It
encourages innovative thinking about
waste management and promotes
sustainable practices, reminding us
that reducing waste through recycling
and conservation is essential for
protecting our planet's future.
5 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest Promote
Recycling
Awareness
Educating community
on the importance of
recycling
Engage
Students
Encouraging youth
participation in
environmental
initiatives.
Encourage
Creativity
Inspiring students to
express their
environmental ideas.
6 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest Participation Summary
This year's contest received
16 impressive submissions
from students across grades
K–8. Each entry reflects their
understanding of
environmental themes and the
importance of recycling. We're
thrilled to showcase the
creativity and commitment to
sustainability demonstrated by
our young artists.
7 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest Kindergarten
Submissions
8 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest Kindergarten
Submissions
9 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 2 nd Grade Submissions
10 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 3rd Grade Submission
11 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 4th Grade Submissions
12 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 4th Grade Submissions
13 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 5th Grade Submissions
14 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 6th Grade Submissions
15 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 6th Grade Submissions
16 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 7 th and 8th Grade
This year, only one student from the 7
th & 8th
Grade participated in the poster contest. Their
unique perspectives and creative interpretations
of the theme "Landfill is the Last Resort"
showcase their understanding of environmental
issues and commitment to promoting
sustainability in our community.
17 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 7th Grade Submission
18 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 8th Grade Submission
Grades K-2 Winners
20 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 1 ST PLACE WINNER
Rhea G.
Delaine Eastin Elementary
(2
nd
Grade)
21 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 2nd PLACE WINNER
Isaiah R.
Alvarado Elementary School
(2nd Grade)
22 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 3rd PLACE WINNER
Zoey Z.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Kindergarten)
Grades 3-5 Winners
24 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 1 ST PLACE WINNER
Vishvaa N.
Delaine Eastin Elementary
(3rd Grade)
25 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 2nd PLACE WINNER
Skylar C.
Guy Emanuele Elementary
(4th Grade)
26 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 3rd PLACE WINNER
Ishaan V.
Holy Spirit School
(5th Grade)
Grades 6-8 Winners
28 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 1 ST PLACE WINNER
Kahaan M.
Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School
(7th Grade)
29 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 2nd PLACE WINNER
Leila W.
Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School
(8th Grade)
30 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest 3rd PLACE WINNER
Rithika V.
Centerville Middle School
(6th Grade)
31 2026 Union City “Landfill is the Last Resort” Recycling Poster Contest Congratulations to Our 2026 Recycling
Poster Contest Winners!