For Utilities Commission Meeting [October 16, 2018]
TO: Honorable Utilities Commission Members
APPROVAL: Thomas J. Crowley, P.E., Utilities Manager
FROM: Amy Crow, Administrative Analyst
Title
Monthly Activity Report for City of Rialto Waste Management Services
(RECEIVE AND FILE)
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 for the Public Works 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 September:
o 226 residents served
o 175 gallons of used motor oil,
o 7 pallet of paint,
o 5 drums of miscellaneous poisons and other toxic liquids,
o 11 barrels of sharps, including needles, lancets, and syringes used by residents for their home healthcare and medical needs.
During the month of October, the Household Hazardous Waste site was open on 12th and 13th and will be open on the 26th and 27th from 8 am until 12 noon.
• Burrtec Waste Tonnage Report - The report for July 2018 has been attached to this staff report for Commission review.
The following documents were not available when the reports were prepared and will be presented on the night of the Utilities Commission Meeting.
• Burrtec Commercial Recycling Report - September, 2018
• Burrtec Scavenging Report - September, 2018
• Rialto Code Enforcement Scavenging Report - September, 2018
• Community Clean-Up Day
October 27, 2018
8 am to 3 pm
Activities Include:
Used Tire Collection
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Electronic Waste Drop-off
Personal Document Shredding
Salvation Army Donation Drop-off
Special Collection - Seeds of Hope, Jacket and Sweater Collection
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Utilities Commission receive this report for the month of October, 2018.