For over 20 years, we have helped our municipal clients
Our clients include cities, counties, and special districts with a variety of service arrangements. These service arrangements may include public or private service, exclusive or non-exclusive service, or some combination of these. Our clients include jurisdictions that own and operate a full-service landfill and collection operation (e.g., Lompoc and Santa Maria, California).
Local Government Focus
We provide service exclusively to local government agencies. We do not engage with private waste collection or landfill companies as clients. We serve only local jurisdictions to avoid any potential conflicts of interest.
Spectrum of Integrated Waste Management
Our expertise covers the entire spectrum of integrated waste management; from collection, transfer, processing, transformation, to landfill operations.
All Types of Service Arrangements
Our clients also include jurisdictions served by private haulers with exclusive service (e.g., a single hauler for the entire City) as well as jurisdictions with non-exclusive service (e.g., several private haulers that compete for customers in the same market).
Expertise in Financial, Economic, Public Policy Analysis
The services we offer are focused finance, economics, and public policy related to solid waste management. We establish with our clients realistic expectations of the benefits and results of our services.
Find our full list of cities we serve and success stories of our clients!
We help cities, counties, and special districts manage the solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal services delivered to their ratepayers. The consulting services we provide can be organized into each of the following categories:
Recycling Compliance and Outreach Assistance
Fee Audits and Hauler Contract Compliance Reviews
Customer Rate Setting and Cost of Service Studies
Economic Analysis and Strategic Planning
Solid Waste Contracting and Procurement Assistance
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In 2011, we performed a solid waste fee survey for the City. We gathered information about the franchise fees, AB 939 Fees, and other solid waste-related fees charged by…
In 2007, we assisted the City in performing a cost of service analysis of its sanitation service rates. Work included designing new rates for single family, multi-family…
Since 2000, we have assisted the City achieve its AB 939 diversion goals. Our work has consisted of monitoring the City’s reported tons, and preparing the…
In 2004, we reviewed the revenue, expenses, and throughput for a transfer station located in the City. Assisted the City in negotiations to adjust the…
In 2013, we assisted the City in a financial review of its exclusive waste hauler, MarBorg Industries, Inc. We allocated MarBorg’s revenues, expenses, and…
In 2002, we assisted the City in conducting a competitive procurement for solid waste collection services. Our work included conducting study sessions…