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Solid Waste
Solid waste is more than just trash to CDM Smith. We help our clients with solid waste management and planning, biogas, leachate, landfill closures and expansions, energy from waste solutions and alternative technologies. We excel in landfill closure and redevelopment, converting closed landfills into parks, golf courses, and other community assets. Our solid waste professionals provide the unique mix of technical, legal, institutional and financial expertise.
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Our industry has evolved tremendously and now contributes significantly towards improving the environment.

See our Solid Waste Work

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Improving Waste Management in Egypt
Solid Waste Egypt HI
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Improving Waste Management in Egypt
CDM Smith is supporting authorities in Assiut and Qena to improve local solid waste management practices, build institutional training and enhance environmental protection in these two governorates.
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State-of-the-Art Sustainability
West Palm Beach
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State-of-the-Art Sustainability
The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County expanded its waste management system, adding a unique renewable energy facility.
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Planning for the Future of Solid Waste: Waste-to-Energy
WTE-Hero-3
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Planning for the Future of Solid Waste: Waste-to-Energy
Waste-to-energy facilities are a forward-thinking option to manage municipal solid waste while generating energy for communities, offering benefits across environmental, economic and social sectors.
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Insight
The Intermittent Landfill Gas Reuse Option You Should Consider
Desiccants
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The Intermittent Landfill Gas Reuse Option You Should Consider
A simple, low-cost treatment system for intermittent landfill gas reuse exists for owners.
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Transforming Food Waste Into Fuel
Transforming Food Waste
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Transforming Food Waste Into Fuel
Recognized as large energy consumers, wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) also have the potential to be efficient, energy-producing facilities.
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Our Experts in the Solid Waste Field

Joseph Curro
Joe Curro
The Landfill Gas Expert
Joe has dedicated over 45 years to solid waste, specifically in the realms of landfill gas, waste combustion and field operations. Using his rich experience, he's pioneered some of the firm's most unique solutions to solid waste challenges.
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Brian Hagerich
Brian Hagerich
Resource Recovery Extraordinaire
Brian has led several award-winning landfill and biosolids projects, including the DC Water design-build biosolids management project and a 70-acre landfill closure and gas collection system installation in West Palm Beach. 
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