For Utilities Commission Meeting [July 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
(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 295 residents served
o 240 gallons of used motor oil,
o 8 pallets of paint,
o 16 drums of miscellaneous poisons and other toxic liquids,
o 13 barrels of sharps, including needles, lancets, and syringes used by residents for their home healthcare and medical needs.
During the month of July, the Household Hazardous Waste site was open on 9th and 10th and will be open again on June 22nd and 23rd from 8 am until 12 noon.
• Burrtec Waste Tonnage Report - The tonnage report for April 2021 was not available due to Burrtec computer issues.
• Filter Exchange Event
Pep Boys - 505 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto, CA 92376
Saturday, August 7, 2021
9 am - 2 pm
• Community Clean-Up Day
July 10, 2021
8 am to 2 pm
Stats will be provided once available.
Activities Included:
Used Tire Collection
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Electronic Waste Drop-off
Personal Document Shredding
Salvation Army Donation Drop-off (Pending Confirmation)
Trash, Bulky Items, Green Waste Drop-off
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Utilities Commission receive this report for the month of July, 2021.