For Utilities Commission Meeting [January 16, 2024]
TO: Honorable Utilities Commission Members
APPROVAL: Toyasha Sebbag, Assistant to the City Manager
FROM: Amy Crow, Administrative Analyst
Title
Monthly Activity Report for City of Rialto Waste Management Services
Body
BACKGROUND:
The City of Rialto Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 establishes and defines the Rialto Utilities Commission. The responsibilities assigned to the Commission include acting “as an advisor to the City Council and City Administration regarding solid waste policies, recycling, source reduction, and other related state mandates.” This report provides general information to the Commission on the activities and events of the Maintenance and Facilities Department’s Waste Management Division.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
Items relating to the City’s Solid Waste Management services and of interest to the Commission are as follows:
• Hazardous Household Waste - During December:
o 115 residents served
o 150 gallons of used motor oil
o 1 pallets of paint
o 10 drums of miscellaneous poisons and other toxic liquids
o 3 barrels of sharps, including needles, lancets, and syringes used by residents
for their home healthcare and medical needs
During January, the Household Hazardous Waste site was open on the 12th and 13th and will be open on January 26th and 27th from 8 am until noon.
• Burrtec Waste Tonnage Report
Available tonnage reports will be distributed at the meeting.
• Community Clean-Up Day
January 27, 2024
8 am to 2 pm
Activities Include:
Compost and Mulch give-away
Used Tire Collection
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Electronic Waste Drop-off
Personal Document Shredding
Salvation Army Donation Drop-off
Trash, Bulky Items, and Green Waste Drop-off
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Utilities Commission receive and file the January 2024 report.