REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 10, 2026
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Solid Waste Management
SUBJECT
Title
County Waste Disposal System Workshop
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Receive presentation on the County Waste Disposal System.
2. Provide direction to staff regarding the County Waste Disposal System future strategies.
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Improve County Government Operations.
Operate in a Fiscally Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) or the use of Department of Public Works - Solid Waste Management (SWMD) established fees that are charged to the public and other agencies for utilization of the County’s Waste Disposal System.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On September 1, 2020 (Item No. 1), a study session was conducted regarding the County Waste Disposal System, Solid Waste Handling Franchise Agreements and Waste Disposal Agreements with the cities, which also included an operations overview, landfill life expectancy, financing, operational efficiencies and new legislation. Since that time, significant changes in the solid waste industry have occurred affecting not only regional landfill capacities but costs related to post-closure maintenance activities.
This workshop will provide the Board with an update on the County Waste Disposal System and discuss options for future Department actions to ensure they align with the Board’s vision. The workshop will include:
• Solid Waste Disposal System Overview
• Landfill Life Expectancy
• Solid Waste Management Financial Standing
• Expansion Opportunities
• Regional Market
• Import Strategy
PROCUREMENT
N/A
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Julie Surber, Principal Assistant County Counsel, 387-5455) on January 27, 2026; County Finance and Administration (Kathleen Gonzalez, Administrative Analyst, 387-5412) on February 20, 2026.