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…