For Utilities Commission Meeting [January 21, 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 December:
o 136 residents served,
o 265 gallons of used motor oil,
o 4 pallets of paint,
o 5 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 10th and 11th and will be open on January 24th and 25th from 8 am until 12 noon.
• Burrtec Waste Tonnage Report - Tonnage report has been included as an attachment to this report.
• Community Clean-Up Day -
January 25, 2025
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
• E-waste Recycling Revenue:
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Utilities Commission receive this report for the month of January, 2025.