For Utilities Commission Meeting [October 20, 2020]
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 200 residents served
o 170 gallons of used motor oil,
o 5 pallets of paint,
o 10 drums of miscellaneous poisons and other toxic liquids,
o 7 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 9th and 10th and will be open again on August 23rd and 24th from 8 am until 12 noon.
• Burrtec Waste Tonnage Report - The tonnage report for July 2020 is attached to this report for your review.
• Community Clean-Up/Free Dump Day
October 24, 2020
8 am to 2 pm
Activities Include:
Used Tire Collection
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Electronic Waste Drop-off
Personal Document Shredding0
Salvation Army Donation Drop-off
Trash, Bulky Items, Green Waste Drop-off
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Utilities Commission receive this report for the month of October, 2020.