For Cable Advisory and Utilities Commission Meeting January 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Cable Advisory and Utilities Commission Members
APPROVAL: Sachin Chawla, Director of Utilities
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 manager 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 December:
o 117 residents served,
o 155 gallons of used motor oil,
o 1 pallets of paint,
o 8 drums of miscellaneous poisons and other toxic liquids,
o 4 barrels of sharps, including needles, lancets, and syringes used by residents
for their home healthcare and medical needs
During the month of January, the Household Hazardous Waste site was open on the 9th and 10th and will be open again on the 23rd and 24th from 8 am until 12 noon.
• Community Clean-up Day -
January 24, 2026
8 am to 2 pm
Activities Include:
Used Tire Collection
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Electronic Waste Drop-off
Personal Document Shredding
Salvation Army Donation Drop-off
Trash, Bulky Items, Green Waste Drop-off
• Burrtec Waste Tonnage Report - Available tonnage reports will be distributed at the meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Cable Advisory and Utilities Commission receive this report for the month of January, 2026.