Kessler Consulting

North Miami Beach, Florida
Response to RFP # 2012-20, Solid Waste and Recycling Services Assessment
Section D, Capability Statement
transfer station operation. The resulting report and recommendations were presented to the
City Council.
Charleston County, South Carolina
Contact: Joe Dawson, County Attorney, (843) 958-4003
Review of Solid Waste Alternatives – Green Ribbon Program
Period of Work: November 2008 – June 2009
Key Personnel: Mitch Kessler, Don Ross, Miriam Zimms, Maureen Schaefer
KCI is assisting Charleston County to “green” its solid waste management system. This project
entails two phases of work. In Phase I, KCI conducted a broad-based review of the county’s
options, including an independent audit of existing collection, processing, and disposal systems;
assessment of emerging technologies; analysis of the remaining landfill life; and a professional
opinion regarding the county’s waste-to-energy facility. The work culminated in the Nine Point
Green Strategy which lays out Charleston County’s goal to develop and implement the premier
solid waste management program in the Southeast.
Development of Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan – Nine Point Green Strategy
Period of Work: June 2009 – Ongoing
Key Personnel: Mitch Kessler, Don Ross, Miriam Zimms,
Robin Mitchell, Shane Barrett, Maureen Schaefer
In Phase II, KCI has provided technical advice in the closure of the county’s waste-to-energy
facility and privatization of the MRF; conducted a two season comprehensive waste
composition study; recommended and directed implementation of operational improvements
to the landfill and compost programs; developed and managed a Request for Information
regarding alternative technologies; and researched and developed pilot programs to evaluate
single stream and automated collection, food waste composting, and commercial recycling. KCI
has provided technical assistance in contract management; single stream and automated
collection, commercial recycling, food waste composting pilot program implementation; and
organizational development
Collection Operations Assessment, Improvement and Single Stream Implementation
Period of Work: June 2009 – Ongoing
Key Personnel: Don Ross
As a result of a system-wide assessment of the county’s collection and hauling operation, KCI is
currently assisting the county with the development and implementation of an operational
improvement plan. The plan includes equipment and design upgrades at rural convenience
centers to improve payloads and driver productivity, improvements to its recycling drop-off
program to control costs, and the design and implementation of a countywide cart-based,
single stream residential curbside program. Using the latest in collection technology, KCI has
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