For Utilities Commission Meeting [November 16, 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 October:
o 350 residents served
o 333 gallons of used motor oil,
o 9 pallets of paint,
o 16 drums of miscellaneous poisons and other toxic liquids,
o 11 barrels of sharps, including needles, lancets, and syringes used by residents for their home healthcare and medical needs.
During the month of November, the Household Hazardous Waste site was open on 5th and 6th and will be open again on November 19th and 20th from 8 am until 12 noon.
• Burrtec Waste Tonnage Report - The tonnage report for August 2021 was not available due to Burrtec computer issues.
• Community Clean-Up Day Tonnages
October 23, 2021
Activities Included:
Used Tire Collection = 506
Electronic Waste Drop-off = 17,992 lbs.
Personal Document Shredding = 5.81 Tons
Trash, Bulky Items, Green Waste Drop-off = 58.61 Tons
Special Collection (Rialto Animal Control) Truck Load
• Holiday LED Light Exchange
Ø December 1st through December 17th
Ø Participating is easy, BRING: Up to TWO inefficient, incandescent holiday light strands, in exchange for up to TWO LED holiday light strands. *Old, inefficient, incandescent holiday light strands must be 50-count or higher, still work, and contain all bulb parts.
Ø A copy of your monthly SCE bill for the holiday light exchange and SoCalGas bill for the complimentary energy efficient starter kit (electronic bills will be accepted).
Ø A license or photo identification matching customer name and address on the utility bills.
Ø *To participate in the exchange, all three requirements must be met.
• Used Oil Filter Exchange Event
O’Reilly Auto Parts
286 W. Foothill Blvd.
December 11, 2021
9 am to 2 pm
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Utilities Commission receive this report for the month of November, 2021.