A playbook with 50 detailed analyses for a Waste Management Company
Each analysis includes:
- Goal of the analysis
- Data required
- Detailed step-by-step instruction on how to conduct the analysis
- Format of the output of analysis
- How to interpret results
- Steps a company can take to improve on the measure
In this guide you'll learn the following 50 analyses across 10 categories:
Table of Contents
A. Landfill Management & Operations
- Landfill Capacity and Closure/Post-Closure Liability Analysis
- Leachate Management and Groundwater Protection Compliance
- Residuals Disposal and Processing Cost Analysis
- Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Composition Trend Forecasting for Long-Term Capacity Planning
- Closed Landfill Redevelopment Feasibility
- Landfill Mining and Resource Recovery Feasibility
- Bioreactor Landfill Operation Performance
B. Recycling & Materials Recovery
- Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Throughput and Efficiency Analysis
- Waste Composition and Recycling Rate Analysis
- Commodity Price Fluctuation and Recycling Revenue Analysis
- Plastic Credits and Recycled Plastic Feedstock Procurement Analysis
- Resource Recovery Park Master Planning and Integrated Facility Design
- Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Diversion and Recycling Efficiency
- Recyclable Market Development and End-Use Demand Analysis
C. Organics & Composting
- Organics Recycling and Composting Facility Operational Review
- In-Vessel vs. Windrow Composting Operational Efficiency Comparison
- Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) Facility Performance and Throughput Analysis
- Biosolids and Soil Amendment Land Application Strategy and Compliance Review
- Sludge Co-Digestion with MSW for Enhanced Biogas Production
D. Waste-to-Energy & Thermal Treatment
- Landfill Gas Capture and Bioenergy Potential Evaluation
- Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Plant Performance and Efficiency Review
- Gasification or Pyrolysis Technology Feasibility for High-Calorific Residual Waste
- Incinerator Bottom Ash Metals Recovery Potential and Market Valuation
- Thermal Desorption or Incineration Feasibility for Contaminated Soil Treatment
E. Fleet & Collection Optimization
- Route Density and Fleet Utilization Analysis
- Transfer Station Siting and Network Optimization
- Transfer Station Siting and Network Optimization
- Fleet Electrification or Alternative Fuel Conversion Feasibility Study
- Bulky Waste Collection and Diversion Efficiency
- Multi-Stream Curbside Collection Program Assessment
F. Hazardous & Specialized Waste Handling
G. Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Impact
- Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Impact Assessment
- Decommissioning and Site Remediation Liability Analysis
- Odor Control Management and Mitigation Strategies
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program Implementation Evaluation
- PFAS and Emerging Contaminants Monitoring and Treatment Strategy
- Climate Resilience and Stormwater Management for Landfills
- Franchise Fee and Flow Control Policy Compliance and Optimization
H. Financial & Contractual Structuring
I. Sustainability & ESG
J. Technology & Innovation