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Solid waste

Many government agencies across the country provide the collection and disposal of solid waste for their residents. There are many different service delivery and governance options that can be used to provide the most efficient and cost-effective service. In addition, municipal leaders must keep up with the solid waste industry’s frequently changing regulations and new and improved ways to dispose of waste in an environmentally friendly and financially sound manner.

Raftelis assists municipal solid waste divisions with a broad range of tasks, including developing long-term financial plans; conducting rate studies; benchmarking peer operations; advising regarding legislation; auditing current charge systems; evaluating IT requirements; modeling the impacts that occur as a result of infrastructure changes; and creating a customized communication and engagement plan that helps build understanding and support for any changes the public may experience.

Solid waste managers need solid financial planning

Managers of solid waste utilities have lots of challenges—China has banned curbside recyclables, hiring and retaining employees is more difficult than ever, disposal capacity is declining, and COVID-19 has definitely not made things any easier.

City of Memphis

Raftelis has supported the City of Memphis (City) with subsequent engagements, updating the rate model, and developing scenarios related to a potential rate structure change, rate change, and service provision changes for an outsourced collection area for the City.

City of Raleigh

Raftelis has been providing financial consulting assistance to the City of Raleigh (City) Public Utilities Department (CORPUD) since 2008.

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