Solid waste management planning
Solid waste management is undergoing constant structural change. Shifting regulations, new technologies, evolving waste streams, and rising costs all demand careful long-term planning. GBB has helped hundreds of communities and organizations navigate this complexity, engaging key stakeholders to…
Facility feasibility studies
Before committing significant capital to a new or upgraded solid waste facility, communities and businesses need confidence that the investment will perform as intended: technically, financially, and operationally. GBB conducts comprehensive feasibility studies that evaluate site conditions, technology…
Waste characterization studies
Sound solid waste decision-making starts with knowing exactly what's in the waste stream. GBB's waste characterization studies give clients detailed, reliable data on waste quantity and composition, recyclables recovery potential, processable versus non-processable materials, chemical properties and heating…
Circular economy & EPR readiness
Communities are increasingly moving beyond traditional waste management toward a truly sustainable model, one where materials are designed, maintained, repaired, reused, and recycled to minimize resource loss, rather than simply taken, used, and discarded. GBB helps clients advance…
Organics & composting
Organic materials, including food waste, yard trimmings, and other compostable residuals, represent one of the largest opportunities for diversion in most waste streams, yet managing them successfully requires specialized planning and technical know-how. GBB offers a full range…
Disaster debris planning
Disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods, can generate massive volumes of debris almost overnight, creating hazardous conditions and straining a community's resources when it can least afford it. Advance planning is essential to a rapid, cost-effective recovery. GBB…
Procurement assistance
A successful procurement process is not a mere clerical exercise. It's an opportunity to take a strategic approach, incentivizing thoughtful, competitive proposals that lead to long-term, win-win partnerships. GBB guides communities through every stage of procuring solid waste…
Contract negotiation
Whether establishing a new agreement or renegotiating an existing one, solid waste contracts carry long-term financial and operational consequences that demand careful, informed negotiation. GBB brings strong industry knowledge and hands-on experience to the negotiating table, helping clients…
Project financing coordination
Bringing a major solid waste facility or program from concept to reality requires more than sound engineering. It demands a viable, well-structured financing strategy. GBB helps clients navigate the full range of financing options, including public bonds, private…
Full cost management
Knowing the true cost of providing solid waste services is the key to managing them effectively. GBB conducts full-cost management analyses, using the EPA's full-cost accounting framework adapted to each community's needs, to identify direct, indirect, and often-overlooked…
Revenue & rate strategies
With solid waste budgets under increasing pressure, establishing fair, sustainable rates and identifying new revenue opportunities are essential to long-term financial stability. GBB helps clients design rate structures that accurately reflect the full cost of service while incentivizing…
Grant research & proposals
Federal, state, and private funding sources, including loans, tax credits, and competitive grants, offer valuable opportunities for solid waste projects, but identifying and securing them requires ongoing diligence and specialized knowledge. GBB continuously monitors current and upcoming notices…
Market research & feasibility
GBB brings a unique vantage point on market trends, emerging technologies, and evolving regulations within the solid waste industry. We put that insight to work for companies seeking to strengthen their position or enter new markets, offering business…
Business & corporate programs
From Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, organizations across every sector are looking to reduce waste, cut costs, and strengthen their environmental performance. GBB plans and implements customized recycling and waste-reduction programs designed to meet each client's specific…
RFP response support
Responding to a solid waste RFP is a competitive, high-stakes process where a well-crafted, strategically positioned proposal can make the difference between winning and losing a contract. GBB brings strong industry experience to help companies develop compelling, responsive…
Contract administration & monitoring
Signing a solid waste contract is only the beginning. Ensuring it delivers the intended results over its full term requires ongoing oversight and accountability. GBB provides contract administration and monitoring services that help clients track vendor performance, verify…
Facility & system operations oversight
When a solid waste system or facility needs more than advice, it needs hands-on management, and GBB steps in. Combining strategic planning expertise with direct operational experience, GBB has managed solid waste divisions, transfer stations, collection programs, and…
Design review & construction monitoring
Major infrastructure projects represent significant investments, and protecting that investment requires vigilant, knowledgeable oversight from design through completion. GBB has provided owner's representative services for infrastructure projects collectively valued at hundreds of millions of dollars, safeguarding clients' interests…
Collection system design
Collection is typically the single most expensive component of any solid waste management system, making its design one of the most consequential decisions a community or business can make. GBB helps clients design efficient, cost-effective collection systems tailored…
Route optimization & automation
Modern route optimization technology can transform a collection system's efficiency, but only when paired with the operational expertise to apply it correctly. GBB uses state-of-the-art routing software to analyze collection patterns, model scenarios, and design optimized routes that…