Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB) is an international management consulting
firm that helps public- and private-sector organizations of all sizes craft practical,
customized and technically sound solutions for a wide range of complex solid waste
management challenges. Since 1980,
GBB has assisted hundreds of
organizations, earning a reputation as an independent
firm that achieves results through hard
work and by treating its clients’ challenges as
its own. In addressing these challenges, GBB
also looks to the future and has a reputation
for creating long-term, sustainable solid waste
programs that continue to save money and bring
desired results for years to come.
"180° Turnaround for a Solid Waste Management System: The Guam Story and Lessons Learned" WasteAdvantage Magazine Article by Chace Anderson The February 2012 edition of WasteAdvantage Magazine features an article by Chace Anderson, GBB Vice President, about the successful turnaround of the solid waste management system in Guam.
"Rethinking Sustainable Organics" MSW Management Article by Chace Anderson The January-February 2012 edition of MSW Management features an article by Chace Anderson, GBB Vice President, about sustainable organic management.
GBB to Provide Independent Review of City of Charlotte’s Solid Waste Services Department GBB announced that it has been selected by the City of Charlotte, NC, to perform an independent review of the City’s Solid Waste Services Department. With the objective of identifying potential opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness, the GBB Project Team will review and analyze operations, consult with stakeholders, report on findings, and provide constructive and actionable recommendations.
John G. Carlton Joins GBB as Vice President Consultant and Public-Sector Senior Executive has over 20 Years of Solid Waste Management Experience GBB is pleased to announce that John G. Carlton, P.E., BCEE, has joined the firm as Vice President. Based in New Jersey, he has more than 22 years of solid waste management experience as a consultant and in executive positions for public-sector authorities. Prior to joining GBB, he most recently served as Project Director and Project Manager for landfill baseliner and closure designs, landfill and composting operator procurements, solid waste management plan development, waste-to-energy, and landfill photovoltaic projects for CDM, a national consulting, engineering, construction and operations firm.
In a Court Order dated March 17, 2008, U.S. District Court Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood appointed GBB to be Receiver with full responsibility for bringing the Guam Solid Waste Management Division, now the Guam Solid Waste Authority, into compliance with the 2004 Consent Decree for violation of the Clean Water Act. The latest information about the receivership is available at: www.GuamSolidWasteReceiver.org
Quarterly Report On December 7, 2011, the Receiver submitted its thirteenth Quarterly Report to the U.S. District Court of Guam. View the complete report.
Court Order: Quarterly Status Hearing; Official Closure of Ordot Dump; and Official Opening of Layon Landfill On September 2, 2011, U.S. District Court Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood issued a court order that included a brief background of the case and the following statement:
"After approximately three years and five months since its appointment, the Receiver has effectively dealt with many challenges to reach two major milestones under the Consent Decree—the closing of the Ordot Dump and the opening of the Layon Landfill. The court commends the Receiver for its efforts and the tremendous progress it has made thus far."
Finally: Kudos to receiver for hitting dump deadline; making improvements August 30, 2011 - Pacific Daily News
"The federal receiver, Gershman, Brickner & Bratton Inc., has the island's thanks for fixing and improving the government's solid waste program." [...] "In short, the receiver has transformed the way the island deals with its waste."
The GBB Waste Outlook is a newsletter,
published by Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc.,
providing the latest news about GBB and the industry. In the current fall issue:
GBB Helps Island Community Achieve Turnaround of Solid Waste Management Infrastructure
John G. Carlton, P.E., BCEE, Joins GBB as Vice President
Curbside Value Partnership Selects GBB for Strategic Planning and Technical Assistance
GBB's Comprehensive Report Provides Substantial WTE and Recycling Information
EPRI Selects GBB for an Evaluation of Municipal Solid Waste-to-Energy Power Plants
Fort Wayne, IN, Collection Programs: Improved Services; Lower Costs; Increased Recycling! GBB Assisted City with Program Review / Procurement / Contracting In April 2010, GBB was selected by the City of Fort Wayne, IN, to review garbage and recycling collection programs; provide recommendations/direction for future programs; and oversee/support the procurement and negotiations process with vendors. The City ultimately received bids from five companies, and in mid-September 2010, the Fort Wayne City Council approved four contracts with National Serv-All to collect and dispose of the City’s trash and recyclable materials for at least seven years. The agreement is expected to provide more services to residents, for less money, while improving recycling participation.
"Is C&D Waste short for Calamity and Despair? Or, does it provide Challenges and Opportunities" Keynote address from Bob Brickner, GBB Executive Vice President at the
Environmental Business Council's Construction and Demolition Materials Regional Summit
(January 2012 - Framingham, MA)
It isn't the size
Of the hole in the ground
Or that it lay
Where the farmer once tilled.
It's the sight and the stench
And the hell that is raised
When you find
The damned thing is filled.
The February 2012 edition of WasteAdvantage Magazine features an article by Chace Anderson, GBB Vice President, about the successful turnaround of the solid waste management system in Guam.
GBB is pleased to announce that John G. Carlton, P.E., BCEE, has joined the firm as Vice President. Based in New Jersey, he has more than 22 years of solid waste management experience as a consultant and in executive positions for public-sector authorities. Prior to joining GBB, he most recently served as Project Director and Project Manager for landfill baseliner and closure designs, landfill and composting operator procurements, solid waste management plan development, waste-to-energy, and landfill photovoltaic projects for CDM, a national consulting, engineering, construction and operations firm.
In a Court Order dated March 17, 2008, U.S. District Court Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood appointed GBB to be Receiver with full responsibility for bringing the Guam Solid Waste Management Division, now the Guam Solid Waste Authority, into compliance with the 2004 Consent Decree for violation of the Clean Water Act. The latest information about the receivership is available at: 
"Is C&D Waste short for Calamity and Despair? Or, does it provide Challenges and Opportunities" 