For Cable Advisory and Utilities Commission Meeting August 18, 2026
TO: Honorable Cable Advisory and Utilities Commission Members
APPROVAL: Yazdan Emrani, P.E., Director of Public Works
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 Cable Advisory and 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 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 July:
Ø 331 residents served,
Ø 500 gallons of used motor oil,
Ø 11 pallets of paint,
Ø 17 drums of miscellaneous poisons and other toxic liquids,
Ø 9 barrels of sharps, including needles, lancets, and syringes used by residents
for their home healthcare and medical needs
During the month of August, the Household Hazardous Waste site was open on the 14th and 15th and will be open again on the 28th and 29th from 8 am until 12 noon.
• Burrtec Waste Tonnage Report - Available tonnage reports will be distributed at the meeting.
• Community Clean-Up Day Stats -
July 11, 2026
Activities Include:
Used Tire Collection = 286 tires
Electronic Waste Drop-off = 8,878 pounds of e-waste
Personal Document Shredding = 11,740 pounds of personal documents
Salvation Army Donation Drop-off = one full truck load of donations
Trash = 46.79 tons
Bulky Items = 4.48 tons appliances
Green Waste = 7.02 tons
Inert Materials = 7.73 tons Drop-off
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Cable Advisory and Utilities Commission receive this report for the month of August, 2026.