News Archive
GBB VP Jennifer Porter Interviewed by Waste360
In Waste360, Jennifer Porter is interviewed about her career, new role as GBB Vice President, and the key to an effective sustainability plan.
Two Young Professionals Join GBB: Eric Garvey as Project Engineer I and Ricky Phillips as an Intern
An important part of GBB’s corporate culture is to offer opportunities to the next generation of individuals with a passion for sustainable development & the environment.
Preparing for PFAS
Much is still unknown regarding the impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of approximately 3,500 manmade chemical compounds, on the environment. While the big questions are “How bad is it?” and “How bad will it get?”, impacts on landfill compliance monitoring programs are ant
Partial End of GBB’s Guam Solid Waste Management Receivership
GBB’s 11-year federal receivership over Guam’s solid waste and disposal services has partially ended per a court order issued by the U.S. District Court of Guam. Having achieved a complete 180-degree turnaround of the island’s solid waste system, GBB will continue its technical work to complete the
City of Taunton to Develop Plans for Solid Waste Management
Following a strategic review of the City of Taunton, MA’s solid waste management services, contracts, and service providers, GBB is now assisting the City by advising on procurement and negotiations of services.
Incentivizing Infrastructure for Sustainable Waste Solutions
Creative waste management infrastructure projects have the potential to help diversify reliance on less sustainable resources and aging infrastructures, achieve significant economic impacts and establish complementary businesses. What if municipalities and public agencies pursued, and were willing t
Building Something Sustainable
Michigan’s Kent County sustainable business park is an example of how communities can implement a circular economy model to help better manage waste. In Waste Today, Steve Faber (Byrum & Fisk West Michigan Team Leader) and Ashlea Smith (GBB Marketing Manager) discuss how the County is working to mak
Markets and Marketability – Overcoming the barriers to accessing recycling markets
The future of recycling is dependent upon local market development and cleaning up our recycling streams. In the March/April issue of MSW Management, Brad Kelley, Corinne Rico and Ashlea Smith discuss some of the barriers to markets and marketability.
Circular Economy – Creating an Industrial Ecosystem
In a feature published in MSW Management, Kristen Wieland (Kent County, Dept. of Public Works, Marketing & Communications Manager), Steve Simmons (GBB President), and Jennifer Porter (GBB Senior Project Manager) tell the story of how Kent County, MI, is planning for a circular economy future.
Creating an Industrial Ecosystem – Building a circular economy starting with what was supposed to be a landfill expansion
MSW Management magazine – January-February 2019
Brad Kelley Interviewed About the Use of Technology/Big Data to Improve Efficiencies
Brad Kelley, GBB Senior Project Engineer, is interviewed in a Waste360 feature on the industry’s use of technology and big data analytics to keep fleets and landfill equipment up and running at optimal performance levels. With extensive experience identifying technologies that can be utilized by pro
Waste Today Executive Q&A: GBB President Steve Simmons
The December issue of Waste Today features an interview with Steve Simmons who became GBB President on January 1, 2019. Harvey Gershman, who has been President since co-founding the firm in 1980, transitioned to GBB Founder Owner Associate.
Kent County, MI Sustainable Business Park Updates
Kent County, MI has set a bold goal to divert 90% of County-generated trash that goes to landfills by 2030 and building a Sustainable Business Park is an essential part of reaching that goal. GBB is a proud Planning Partner of this project! Click here for more information and regularly updated links
RFP Issued for Independent Engineer Services for Post Closure Care at Ordot Closure Facility in Guam
GBB, in its capacity as Receiver for the Guam Solid Waste Authority, is soliciting Proposals from Independent Engineer consultants to support the Trustee in its oversight of the Post Closure Care of the Ordot Dump Closure Facility.
Harvey Gershman to Become GBB Founder Owner Associate and Steve Simmons Named GBB President
GBB is proud to congratulate Harvey Gershman and Steve Simmons on their new roles at the company, effective January 1, 2019.
Solid Waste Industry Veteran Robin Davidov Joins GBB as Principal Associate
A recognized industry leader, she has over 37 years of experience in sustainable waste management, renewable energy, recycling and organic waste.