For Utilities Commission Meeting [March 19, 2024]
TO: Honorable Utilities Commission Members
APPROVAL: Stephen Dopudja, P.E., Interim Utilities 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 the month of February:
o 124 residents served,
o 140 gallons of used motor oil,
o 1 pallets of paint,
o 9 drums of miscellaneous poisons and other toxic liquids, and
o 4 barrels of sharps, including needles, lancets, and syringes used by residents
for their home healthcare and medical needs.
During the month of March, the Household Hazardous Waste site was open on the 8th and 9th and will be open on March 22nd and 23rd from 8 am until noon.
• Burrtec Waste Tonnage Report - Available tonnage reports will be distributed at the meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Utilities Commission receive and file this report for the month of March 2024.