Design & Permitting

Every solid waste project begins with a strong foundation in planning, permitting, and engineering. We support clients in obtaining the necessary technical assessments and permit approvals to move their projects forward.

Our Key Services Include:

• Site Feasibility and Due Diligence: Evaluating potential locations for compliance with environmental, regulatory, and operational criteria.
• Site Assessments and Investigations: Conducting site investigations for pre-existing environmental concerns, wetlands, threatened and endangered species, geologic / geotechnical / hydrogeologic conditions, potential to emit and emissions modeling,as well as site surveys / mapping.
• Landfill, Leachate Treatment and Transfer Station Design: Engineering solutions for new waste facilities and expansions.
• Permit Application and Regulatory Compliance: Navigating local, state and federal regulations to secure project approvals.
• MRF, Waste Conversion, and Biogas Facility Design: Multi-disciplinary engineering design for waste diversion / conversion facilities and biogas beneficial use projects.
• Waste Transportation, Transload and Hauling Infrastructure Design: Supporting logistics, traffic studies, and transportation permitting.

The proper permitting strategy and thorough engineering are the foundation of every successful solid waste project—our expertise ensures that every regulation is met, every risk is considered, and every opportunity is optimized.

Solid waste facility permitting is highly variable. Each state has different requirements, regulatory agencies, and environmental criteria. While federal regulations provide a baseline, states often enforce stricter standards for landfill expansions, air quality, waste transport, and facility siting.

We work closely with clients and regulatory agencies to ensure that projects meet all required environmental, operational, and regulatory criteria.

Key Aspects of Waste Facility Permitting:

• Environmental & Regulatory Assessments: Identifying appropriate regulatory criteria (e.g. setbacks, etc.) and site-specific conditions that could impact project viability and approval, along with management strategies to mitigate potential impacts while protecting the environment, surrounding community, and the proposed facility.
• Engineering Performance: Demonstrating that the facility design meets applicable code requirements as well as project financial criteria by providing adequate operational capacity and capability to meet or exceed key performance metrics.
• Compliance: Designing the facility with appropriate instrumentation and controls to monitor critical environmental management systems and processes to maintain environmental compliance, analyze performance, and optimize facility operations.

We are leaders in waste facility planning, engineering, and regulatory compliance, helping clients navigate complex permitting landscapes and optimize facility performance. From feasibility studies and environmental assessments to full-scale engineering and ongoing compliance support, we provide the expertise needed to turn waste management challenges into opportunities.

If you’re planning a new facility, seeking permit approvals, or looking to expand / modify your current waste operations, our team is ready to help.