For Utilities Commission Meeting [April 20, 2021]
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- April
(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 March:
o 197 residents served
o 275 gallons of used motor oil,
o 6 pallets of paint,
o 14 drums of miscellaneous poisons and other toxic liquids,
o 8 barrels of sharps, including needles, lancets, and syringes used by residents for their home healthcare and medical needs.
During the month of April, the Household Hazardous Waste site was open on 9th and 10th and will be open again on April 23rd and 24th from 8 am until 12 noon.
• Community Clean-Up Day Counts
Tires
Shredding
E-Waste
Trash/Bulky Items
• Burrtec Waste Tonnage Report - The tonnage report for January 2021 is attached to this report for your review.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Utilities Commission receive this report for the month of April 2021.