COMPANY BACKGROUND

Solid Waste Management: Our Passion

At Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB), we believe effective management of solid waste is an imperative that directly affects the health of our planet—both today and far into the future. In a world of limited resources, we regard solid waste as a valuable resource that can be creatively managed while protecting our soil, air, water and people.

We consider sustainability to involve a balance among environmental, economic and community needs. Achievement of this balance with cost-effective, efficient and innovative solid waste solutions is our passion—and our focus.

We also believe that using best practices to solve solid waste challenges can result in doing more with less. Finally, we uphold as a key value the importance of transparency and honesty in our relationships with clients.

What We Do

GBB is an international solid waste management consulting firm that helps public- and private-sector organizations craft practical, customized and technically sound solutions for complex solid waste management challenges.

Clients come to us for our independent, objective advice that helps them plan and implement solid waste management programs that improve efficiencies, save money, enhance customer service and protect the environment. Our services enable our clients to do more with less.

During the past 30 years, as the solid waste industry has grown and EPA’s solid waste management hierarchy has increasingly informed waste management decisions, we have been a trusted resource at the forefront of the industry, creating success stories that integrate smart planning with effective management of solid waste services.

How We Do It

Based on our expert analysis and drawing on the experience, skills and entrepreneurial approach of our staff, we uncover innovative solutions to solid waste challenges. We are recognized for our knowledge of recycling and collection best practices as well as emerging trends in solid waste management, including technologies that create renewable chemicals, fuels and energy from waste. We also can step in to provide transition services to manage solid waste administration, operations and facilities, with results that include significantly improved allocation of resources, expanded services, reduced customer complaints and lower costs.

Communities and businesses across the country are increasingly trying to find solutions to effectively manage the ever-increasing tide of solid waste. GBB has been on the front lines as a recycling and solid waste management consulting firm since 1980, with extensive expertise in planning and implementing integrated waste management programs designed to provide cost-effective services, protect the environment, and conserve natural resources. Using past projects as a guide, GBB carefully analyzes current and future demands to customize a solid waste management program that fits each client’s unique requirements. While client’s specific needs may vary, GBB typically designs integrated management systems that include waste prevention, reuse, recycling, composting, waste-to-energy, and landfilling.

Our commitment to excellence, the highest quality work products, and years of proven experience offer our clients the best results. When making recommendations, GBB maintains its objectivity by avoiding situations that could create a conflict of interest. GBB is independent of technology, financing, construction, and operational interests. We have earned our solid reputation by understanding our clients’ needs, and working hard to achieve their goals.

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