For Utilities Commission Meeting [December 18, 2018]
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 November:
o 102 residents served
o 135 gallons of used motor oil,
o 3 pallet of paint,
o 2 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 December, the Household Hazardous Waste site was open on 7th and 8th and will be open on the 21st and 22nd from 8 am until 12 noon.
• Burrtec Waste Tonnage Report - The report for September 2018 is attached to this report for your review.
The following documents were not available when the reports were prepared and will be presented on the night of the Utilities Commission Meeting.
• Burrtec Commercial Recycling Report - November, 2018
• Burrtec Scavenging Report - November, 2018
• Rialto Code Enforcement Scavenging Report - November, 2018
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Utilities Commission receive this report for the month of December, 2018.