For Utilities Commission Meeting [May 20, 2025]
TO: Honorable Utilities Commission Members
APPROVAL: John Rossi, Interim Utilities Director
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 April:
o 305 residents served,
o 400 gallons of used motor oil,
o 11 pallets of paint,
o 15 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 May, the Household Hazardous Waste site was open on 2nd and 3rd and the 16th and 17th from 8 am until 12 noon.
• Community Clean-Up Day -
April 12, 2025.
Collection Data:
Used Tire Collection = 249
Electronic Waste Drop-off = 8,110 lbs.
Personal Document Shredding = 8,300 lbs.
Salvation Army Donation Drop-off = 1 full truck
Trash = 55.16 tons
Green Waste = 12.74 tons
Metals = 3.35 tons
Inerts = 8.71 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 May, 2025.