For Utilities Commission Meeting August 19, 2025
TO: Honorable Chairperson and Commission
APPROVAL: Tanya Williams, 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 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:
o 310 residents served,
o 445 gallons of used motor oil,
o 11 pallets of paint,
o 17 drums of miscellaneous poisons and other toxic liquids,
o 6 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 8th and 9th and will be open again on the 22nd and 23rd from 8 am until 12 noon.
• Community Clean-up Day - July 12, 2025
Collection Data:
Used Tire Collection = 260 tires
Electronic Waste Drop-off = 9,119 lbs.
Personal Document Shredding = 7,220 lbs.
Salvation Army Donation Drop-off = 1 full truck
Trash = 51.51 tons
Green Waste = 4.45 tons
Metals = 4.19 tons
Inerts = 8.42 tons
• Burrtec Waste Tonnage Report - Available tonnage reports will be distributed at the meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Utilities Commission receive this report for the month of August, 2025.