For Utilities Commission Meeting [August 20, 2019]
TO: Honorable Utilities Commission Members
APPROVAL: Thomas Crowley, 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 June:
o 260 residents served
o 305 gallons of used motor oil,
o 4 pallets of paint,
o 12 drums of miscellaneous poisons and other toxic liquids,
o 12 barrels of sharps, including needles, lancets, and syringes used by residents for their home healthcare and medical needs.
During the month of July:
o 399 residents served
o 390 gallons of used motor oil,
o 17 pallets of paint,
o 13 drums of miscellaneous poisons and other toxic liquids,
o 10 barrels of sharps, including needles, lancets, and syringes used by residents for their home healthcare and medical needs.
During the month of August, the Household Hazardous Waste site was open on 9th and 10th and will be open again on June 23rd and 24th from 8 am until 12 noon.
Community Clean-up Day - July 13, 2019
Activities Included:
Used Tire Collection - 565 tires
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Electronic Waste Drop-off - 20,159 pounds recycled
Personal Document Shredding - 11,980 lbs.
Salvation Army Donation Drop-off
Special Collection - Rialto Animal Control - pick...
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