TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc.1 Presented by Miriam Zimms, Senior Consultant TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc. Tampa, Florida Pollution Prevention Conference Clearwater Beach, Florida June 7, 2000

TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc.2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: UNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS AND RESULTS n Identify the skill sets you need to be able to manage your programs. –Traditional Solid and Hazardous Waste Services –Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems –Recycling, Waste Reduction, and Reuse Program Development –Technical Support for Innovation and Strategic Planning

TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc.3 TRADITIONAL SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE SERVICES n Solid waste engineers provide expert technical services. –Design and construction of traditional disposal facilities such as landfills, waste-to-energy plants, and transfer stations. –Solid and hazardous waste permitting and regulatory compliance. –Hazardous waste management and environmental reclamation.

TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc.4 ENGINEERING SKILL SETS CAN HELP YOU...  Comply with federal, state, and local solid and hazardous waste regulations.  Plan programs to manage hazardous waste, leachate, storm water, air quality, noise, and other environmental impacts.  Design and construct solid waste disposal facilities.  Plan and implement an environmental reclamation project.

TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc.5 INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS n Specialized skill sets provide assistance with other aspects of solid waste management. –Comprehensive program development and planning. –Collection program design and implementation. –Service procurement and contract negotiation. –Waste composition studies. –Economic analyses and rate studies.

TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc.6 A SOLID WASTE PROFESSIONAL CAN HELP YOU...  Identify alternative disposal options.  Benchmark your program.  Maximize waste reduction activities and reduced disposal costs.  Develop requests for proposals and negotiate competitive contracts.  Evaluate existing programs and contracts

TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc.7 RECYCLING, WASTE REDUCTION, AND REUSE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE n Expert technical assistance can provide you with results for your program that include: Recycling service procurement and contract negotiations. Program planning, implementation and evaluation. Recycling education and promotion programs. MRF design, operational evaluations, and economic analyses.

TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc.8 SPECIALIZED SKILL SETS PROVIDE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR YOUR PROGRAMS  Identify and compile Federal, State and local regulations.  Plan a new recycling program or expand an existing one.  Develop quality control through tracking and reporting systems.  Conduct a market analysis and identify new or optimize markets for recyclables.  Prepare SOPs, operating manuals, and training materials.

TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc.9 STAYING COMPETITIVE THROUGH INNOVATION AND STRATEGIC PLANNING n Strategic and Innovative planning provides intrinsic internal and external benefits. Community outreach and public relations. Pilot programs for non-traditional materials using innovative technologies and equipment. Strategic planning for long-term objectives. Technical support for building political coalitions and organizational buy-in for P2 programs. Grant research for additional funding and partnerships.

TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc.10 GAINING ADVANTANGE THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE  Develop innovative solutions for challenging materials or operational, organizational, or community problems.  Get direct access to national research and program data.  Conduct surveys, waste audits, or needs assessments to support planning.  Take advantage of the latest innovations in recovery methods, processing technology, and tracking systems to maximize the success of Recycling in your P2 program.

TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc.11 THE BENEFITS TO USING OUTSIDE SKILL SETS When you and your staff don’t have the time, resources or expertise to undertake a project that promises substantial benefits for your P2 program. When you are unsure of the best solution for a challenge facing your program. When you need help securing organizational support for your program or proposed solution. When you want to evaluate your program and improve its success. Whenever you need the support of a technical expert in the field.

TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc.12 OBTAINING THE BEST SKILL SETS FOR YOUR PROGRAMS  Check ads in trade publications and industry directories to identify a firm’s specialty.  Ask P2 colleagues to recommend consultants they’ve worked with.  Prepare a brief description of the project specifying your objectives.  Contact several consultants and ask if they have experience with similar projects and how they would approach the work.  If your project falls outside their area of expertise, ask them to suggest other qualified consultants.  Contact State Agencies, Counties and Businesses for recommendations.

TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc.13 DEVELOPING A TRUE PARTNERSHIP  Select a firm that you feel comfortable working with.  Don’t be afraid to let the consultant help you clarify your objectives.  Insist on a scope of work that clearly states the nature and extent of the services and specifies deliverables and schedules.  Establish clear channels of communication before you begin work.

TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc.14 MAINTAINING A TRUE PARTNERSHIP  Ask many questions and expect clear, understandable answers.  Be prepared to provide the information the consultant needs.  Tell the consultant how you intend to use the results and be sure they are delivered in a form that suits your purpose.  View consultants as an extension of your staff with specialized skills.

TIA Solid Waste Consultants, Inc.15 Remember, the benefits are the results and the results benefit you.