News Archive
International Compost Awareness Week
Celebrated each year in the first full week of May, the International Compost Awareness Week is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. Visit the US Composting Council website for information about activities to be held this year.Having worked closely with P
Part I: The Impact of COP21 on Recycling and Renewable Energy from Waste
Renewable Energy from Waste – February 2016
Renewable Energy Expert Stephen Simmons Joins GBB as Vice President
A sustainable development business leader with more than 30 years of experience in the energy and environmental services sectors, Mr. Simmons joins GBB as Vice President.
REW 2015 Provides Valuable Advice for Planning and Implementing New Projects
Renewable Energy from Waste – November 2015
Renewable Energy from Waste Conference: 3rd Edition of the Premier Event in the Waste Conversion Industry
The Renewable Energy from Waste (REW) Conference, produced by Recycling Today Events and GBB, has become firmly established as the premier event for the rapidly developing and dynamic waste conversion industry. We hope to see you there!
GBB Celebrates 35th Anniversary
On August 11, 1980, Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. began operations as a solid waste management consulting firm. This year, we are celebrating 35 years of passion for the environment and, more importantly, 35 years of working with great employees, associates, clients, colleagues, and friends.
Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Shortlists 4 Developers for Integrated Waste Management Project Opportunity
The VIWMA received 12 statements of qualifications in response to a RFQ for the development of an Integrated Waste Management Project using the waste streams currently available and regulated by the VIWMA. After careful review and evaluation, 4 private developer teams were shortlisted to participat
Recycling Desire Up, Prices and Demand Down…What Should We Do?
Renewable Energy from Waste – September 2015
GBB Assists City of Allentown, PA with RFP for Municipal Solid Waste & Recyclables Collection, Disposal, and Related Services
With GBB’s assistance, Allentown issued a RFP to select a contractor that will transport the collected MSW and Recyclables to a location approved, and/or contracted by, the City. Firms are asked to submit proposals for two base contract period options.
Metlakatla Indian Community, AK, Issues RFIQ for a Community Small Scale Waste-to-Energy Project with GBB’s Assistance
The Metlakatla Indian Community is requesting expressions of interests and qualifications from companies relative to the potential small scale Waste-to-Energy facility for processing MSW on Annette Island, AK. GBB is assisting the community with the procurement process.
Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Issues RFQ For Integrated Waste Management Project with GBB’s Guidance
The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority released a Request for Qualifications to solicit qualifications packages from developers that have demonstrated experience with waste management technologies, for an Integrated Waste Management Project using the waste streams currently available and reg
Bob Brickner to Speak at the ISWA Beacon Conference
Bob Brickner will make a presentation on the Incinerator ash metals recycling project at the Harrisburg, PA plant at the upcoming International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Beacon Conference focusing on “Resources from Waste: Sorting and Treatment Techniques” in Germany. See the brochure for more
From 0 to 180: Transforming Guam’s Solid Waste Management System from the Ground Up
Waste Advantage magazine – June 2015
Re-inventing Energy from Waste: The Evolution from Volume Reduction to Circular Economy
Renewable Energy from Waste – May 2015
Chris Lund Promoted to GBB Senior Vice President
Christopher A. Lund, P.E., has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President. He joined GBB in 2008 as a Senior Project Engineer and was promoted to Vice President in 2009. In 2013, he joined the firm’s ownership group.
GBB Assists with Waste-to-Energy Procurement in Amman, Jordan
GBB announced that it is assisting the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Jordan in their procurement of an operator for a 2,000 tons per day municipal WTE processing facility.
City of Allentown, PA Publishes RFQs for Recyclables Processing & Marketing and Non-Landfill MSW Disposal Systems
GBB announced that it is providing procurement assistance to the City of Allentown, PA which has published two Requests for Qualifications for the privatization of the city’s waste-related and recycling service needs at www.allentownpa.gov/Finance/Purchasing/Bid-Advertisements