For Utilities Commission Meeting [August 16, 2022]
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
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 July:
o 344 residents served
o 420 gallons of used motor oil,
o 10 pallets of paint,
o 20 drums of miscellaneous poisons and other toxic liquids,
o 14 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 12th and 13th and will be open again on August 26th and 27th from 8 am until 12 noon.
* Burrtec Waste Tonnage Report - Available tonnage reports will be distributed at the meeting.
* Community Garden Presentation Schedule - Attached is the presentation schedule.
Sat ., August 20, 2022
9 am - "Midsummer Garden-Planting for Fall Harvest"
10:30 am - "Fermentation"
Sat ., September 17, 2022
9 am - "Growing Herbs"
10:30 am - "Tea Making"
Sat ., October 15, 2022
9 am - "Backyard Composting"
10:30 am - "Backyard Composting"
Sat ., November 19, 2022
9 am - "Winter Garden"
10:30 am - "Gifts from the Kitchen"
Sat ., December 17, 2022
9 am - "Preparing your Soil"
10:30 am - "Backyard Composting"
RECO...
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