Wasatch Solid Waste District, UT
As the District’s waste-to-energy (WTE) facility was due for major upgrades, the District learned that the steam contract from the WTE facility would not be renewed. With this loss of revenue, the decision was made to close the…
Independent Review of Materials Recycling Facility / Continued Operations Monitoring (Mecklenburg County, North Carolina)
GBB was tasked by the County to assess the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and support its return to compliance. After reviewing the contract, multiple visits were made to the facility to visually inspect the MRF’s operations, maintenance, and…
Materials Recovery Facility System Review and Recommendations (Baltimore County, Maryland / Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority)
As a subcontractor to EA Engineering, Science, and Technology Inc., GBB performed a System Review and Recommendations Project for the Baltimore County Central Acceptance Facility (CAF) Comprehensive Material Recovery Facility (MRF).
Mixed Waste Processing Facility Assessment (Berkeley County, South Carolina)
The GBB Project Team was selected to assess the operations of a Mixed Waste Processing Facility owned by the County and operated by a private-sector entity under a public-private partnership. As part of the assignment, GBB visited and…
Waste-to-Energy Facility Monitoring / Expansion Study (Kent County, Michigan)
GBB was tasked with providing assistance in monitoring the operation, maintenance, repairs, and renewal of the Kent County Waste-to-Energy facility. The assignment included observing boiler inspections and repairs, and inspecting and observing the balance of plant equipment and…
Review and Evaluation of WTE Facility, Disposal Options, and Refuse and Recycling Programs (City of Tulsa, Oklahoma)
The GBB Project Team was selected by the City of Tulsa to evaluate its refuse disposal options, existing refuse and recycling programs, and the infrastructure of its Waste-to-Energy facility.
Climate Action Plan/Net Zero Emissions Roadmap (Massachusetts Port Authority, Massachusetts)
Massport selected VHB, with GBB as a sub-consultant focused on waste management, to prepare an Authority-wide Climate Action Plan/Net Zero Emissions (CAP/NZE) Roadmap with recommendations for cost-effectively reaching environmental goals that align with four possible strategies to be…
Material Management and Recycling Assistance as part of the Airport Sustainable Management Plan Development and Implementation (City of Atlanta Department of Aviation, Georgia)
The City of Atlanta Department of Aviation selected a team led by RS&H, which included GBB as a solid waste management expert, to assist with the development and implementation of a Sustainable Management Plan for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International…
Villanova University, PA
As Villanova University faced a complex set of challenges in managing its waste and materials, undergoing the absorption of Cabrini University, and supporting the new residential building development to house all undergraduate students, the GBB Project Team was…
Grant Application / Food Waste Composting & Education Pilot Project Management (Prince William County, Virginia)
After GBB prepared a grant application on behalf of Prince William County, VA, for the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA‐NRCS) Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction Project grant program, the County was awarded…
Grant Research / Proposal Development as part of a Comprehensive Review of Integrated Solid Waste Management System (Calaveras County, California)
As part of a comprehensive review of the integrated solid waste management system, the GBB Project Team was also tasked with researching and identifying potential funding sources (including loans and tax credits) for County programs, with a particular…
Grant Research/Proposal Development for Anaerobic Digester Project (Dem-Con Companies, Shakopee, Minnesota)
Through a competitive procurement process, Dem-Con won an exclusive right to develop an Anaerobic Digester (AD) project to serve the organic waste processing needs of the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board (R&E), a long-standing Joint Powers agency established…
Waste Conversion Technologies Update (Deschutes County, Oregon)
GBB developed a waste conversion technologies update to Deschutes County, OR, as a complement to the solid waste management plan previously prepared, which provided a roadmap for moving forward with actions to improve the solid waste management system…
Procurement of Management, Operations, and Maintenance Services for WTE Facility (Kent County, Michigan)
Desiring to solicit competitive proposals from companies qualified to undertake the management, operation, and maintenance (O&M) of its Waste-to-Energy Facility upon the expiration of its current agreement, Kent County, MI, selected GBB to provide assistance and advisory services…
Industrial Waste Stream Analysis and Service Procurement Evaluation (Land O’Lakes Purina Feed, LLC, Arden Hills, Minnesota)
The GBB Project Team was tasked with evaluating waste streams and service needs at a variety of industrial sites, including dairy, animal feed production, warehousing, chemical manufacturing, and seed distribution.
Solid Waste Management Plan and Collection Services Procurement (Tulane University, Louisiana)
GBB was selected to assist Tulane University with the procurement of trash and recycling collection services for its Uptown campus in New Orleans, LA. The GBB Project Team initially visited the campus to assess the current system. Working…
Solid Waste Management and Recycling Consulting Services (Continuing care retirement community – Confidential Client)
As the confidential continuing care retirement community undertook a 300% multi-phased increase in facility capacity and operations, it selected GBB to serve as a strategic partner, providing data-driven recommendations and practical designs and operational plans that reduce costs,…
Grant Proposal Development Services for EPA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Recycling Grants (City of Pensacola, Florida / National Energy USA)
As the City of Pensacola sought to increase its recycling rate and install a recycling system at its waste transfer station, GBB assisted National Energy USA and the City with their grant-writing efforts in response to the Request…
Grant Proposal Development Services for EPA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Recycling Grants (Baltimore County, Maryland / Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority)
GBB assisted Baltimore County with its grant writing efforts in response to the Request for Proposals issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for two Bipartisan Infrastructure grant opportunities:
Grant Research and Proposal Development Services (Central Virginia Waste Management Authority, Virginia)
GBB was selected to identify and summarize relevant funding opportunities to empower the Authority with the resources and strategies available to fund programs and make a significant impact on the environment. GBB was tasked with working with the…