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 waste reduction and diversion, including variable-rate or "pay-as-you-throw" models that reward those who generate less waste. We also evaluate opportunities for revenue enhancement through commodity sales, franchise fees, and alternative funding mechanisms. Drawing on strong financial and industry expertise, GBB delivers practical, data-driven strategies that help clients achieve full cost recovery, stabilize budgets, and build resilient, equitable solid waste systems.

Selected projects

• Fee Study as Part of Comprehensive Review of Integrated Solid Waste Management System
  Calaveras County, California

• Rate Study as Part of Solid Waste Management Plan Development
  York County, South Carolina

• Solid Waste Rate Study and Development of Full Cost Accounting Model
  Transylvania County, North Carolina

• Solid Waste Rate Study
  City of Huntsville, Alabama

• Solid Waste Rate Study
  Montgomery County, Ohio

Interested in revenue & rate strategies for your community or organization? Contact GBB to talk with our team.

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