Resource Recovery & Recycling

Using DSM's national and international experience and practical local solutions, clients improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their solid waste management systems. This includes recycling program analysis to increase materials recovery and reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions. DSM has earned a reputation as a leader in assisting governments, institutions, and businesses with systems analyses and designs based on real-world data.

Collection System Modeling
Detailed analysis of refuse and recycling collection systems and design of collection system improvements.

Contracting
RFP development, bid analysis, and contract negotiation/award for municipal collection, processing and disposal. Resource management contracting to increase materials recovery.

Composting Facilities
Development and permitting of residential, commercial, institutional and industrial composting systems.

Economic/Feasibility Analyses & Rate Design
Financial and economic analysis of collection, transfer, processing and disposal, including system cost analysis, variable rate pricing studies, and Pay-As-You-Throw rate design.

Integrated Solid Waste Management
Cost analysis and design of integrated solid waste management systems and programs, including waste prevention and reuse, composting, recycling, resource recovery and landfilling options.

Recycling Program Design
Municipal, regional, institutional and industrial recycling program design, cost analysis, contract development and implementation.

Waste Characterization and Recovery Rate Studies
Design and implementation of waste characterization studies, capture and recovery rate analyses to determine waste composition and opportunities to increase recovery at the state and municipal level.

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