For Cable Advisory and Utilities Commission Meeting February 17, 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 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 January:
o 330 residents served,
o 510 gallons of used motor oil,
o 11 pallets of paint,
o 18 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 February, the Household Hazardous Waste site was open on the 13th and 14th and will be open again on the 27th and 28th from 8 am until 12 noon.
• Community Clean-up Day Stats -
January 24, 2026
Used Tire Collection = 274 tires
Personal Document Shredding = 9,280 lbs.
Salvation Army Donation Drop-off = 1 truck load
Trash = 60.88 tons
Green Waste = 6.62 tons
Metal = 4.14 tons
Inerts = 2.84 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 January, 2026.