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Sector: Waste Management
Turn Waste into Opportunity for a Thriving Future
Build regulatory-ready waste facilities
Waste management is more than just staying compliant—it’s about building a sustainable future. We help you transform complexity into clarity, turning waste into value and challenges into a competitive advantage.
Our efficient strategies and regulatory know-how optimize every step of your operation, cutting costs, boosting efficiency, and unlocking new revenue streams. Together, we can meet community needs, build trust, and step into environmental leadership.
Addressing waste management challenges
Environmental concerns like landfill emissions and pollution, along with low recycling rates and high contamination, can add undue strain on existing waste management facilities. There is mounting pressure to stay compliant with complex regulations, from managing odor and excess soil to controlling stormwater runoff. At the same time, nuisance issues like dust, odor, and noise can quickly trigger complaints from neighbors and surrounding communities, putting permits, timelines, and public trust at risk. Balancing operational efficiency with regulatory compliance and community expectations has never been more critical, or more challenging.
The right insights at the right time
From planning to operations, we have the right experience and expertise to solve any waste facility project challenge. Explore services for every stage of the waste management lifecycle.
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- Project siting
- Hydrology
- Hydrogeology
- Air quality & noise
How we help
We collaborate and support your vision with technical expertise across every climate and performance engineering discipline. Create more sustainable waste facilities that exist in harmony with their environment and community.
Compliance without surprises
Don’t let fines or shutdowns catch you off guard. Our proactive compliance and risk strategies help stay ahead of regulations, avoid costly disruptions, and operate with confidence. We simplify regulations around odor, stormwater, noise, and more.
Build for performance with comprehensive planning and design support
Effective waste management starts with smart design. We guide you through every step—from analyzing waste streams to optimizing infrastructure—to create high-performing, future-ready facilities that align your practices with your sustainability goals.
Custom solutions for complex operations
Whether it’s a digester, landfill, compost site, or transfer station, we tailor compliance and mitigation plans that fit your footprint, your budget, and your future growth.
Build trust and win community support
Community buy-in can make or break a project. We help you engage stakeholders with clear communication and collaborative planning, building the trust and support needed to ensure smooth project rollouts and long-term success.
Holistic engineering solutions
Waste facility design challenges are complex. Our holistic suite of services offers climate responsive design and human-centric solutions that maximize performance and minimize environmental impact.
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Permitting and approval support
Navigating complex permits and approvals doesn’t have to be a roadblock. Our experts guide you through every step of the regulatory process with smart strategies, airtight documentation, and deep knowledge of local, regional, and national requirements. From environmental impact assessments to submission-ready reports, we help you stay compliant and build trust with regulators so your project keeps moving forward without costly delays.
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Site planning
Our comprehensive site planning services deliver strategic, high-performance solutions for waste management facilities. From pinpointing ideal locations to navigating complex feasibility and hydrogeologic factors, we ensure every box is checked.
We evaluate sites with precision, factoring in environmental risk, infrastructure access, community dynamics, and regulatory demands. Our proven community engagement strategies build early trust and address concerns proactively, fostering positive relationships with local stakeholders and helping you move forward with confidence.
FAQs about our waste management services
Still have questions? Contact us.
RWDI has worked on landfills, compost, digesters, wastewater treatment, recycling, transfer, biosolid facilities, among others.
Yes. We assist with soil management plans that ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of excess soil in line with local and regional regulations. Our approach minimizes environmental risks and supports sustainable site management throughout your operations.
We conduct detailed odor and air emissions assessments using advanced dispersion modeling and monitoring. Our tailored mitigation strategies help reduce nuisance odors and air pollutants, protecting worker health and nearby communities.
Absolutely. We apply advanced odor modeling and control techniques, as well as best management practices for biosolid handling and processing. Our expertise helps minimize odors and mitigate potential health impacts for workers and surrounding communities.
Yes. We identify noise sources and model their propagation to develop effective controls such as acoustic barriers, equipment enclosures, and operational scheduling. Our solutions reduce noise impacts on workers and surrounding neighborhoods, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
We guide clients through permitting processes and regulatory frameworks for air quality, water discharge, noise, and waste management. Our team prepares technical reports, conducts environmental impact assessments, streamlines approvals and maintains ongoing compliance.
Absolutely. We analyze facility design and operations to optimize energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance resource recovery. Our sustainability consulting helps clients meet environmental certifications and improve community relations through transparent environmental performance.
RWDI provides science-based assessments and communication support to build trust with local communities and stakeholders. By transparently managing odor, noise, emissions, and visual impacts, we help clients demonstrate commitment to responsible operations and social license to operate.