Kessler Consulting

North Miami Beach, Florida
Response to RFP # 2012-20, Solid Waste and Recycling Services Assessment
Section E, Résumés
Mitch Kessler (cont.)
As Project Director, Mitch is responsible for project success and client satisfaction. A few of the
recent projects that he directed are summarized below.
Solid Waste Management Alternatives, Phase I, Charleston County, SC
Mitch designed and managed an independent audit of the county’s waste stream and
solid waste management operations. The audit included an in-depth analysis of
program costs and systems including collection, waste-to-energy and landfill disposal,
compost, and MRF operations. Mitch directed research into emerging alternative
technologies. Based on audit results, program and system recommendations were
developed for an efficient and cost-effective integrated solid waste management
program.
Green for Green Plan, Phase II, Charleston County, SC
Mitch is currently directing a project to transition from reliance on a waste-to-energy
facility to implement the county’s Nine Point Green Strategy based on
recommendations made in Phase I. The plan includes implementing an interim transfer
and disposal solution; improving the capacity and efficiency of existing operations
(compost, landfill, MRF); developing a Request for Information to explore alternative
technology options; building alliances with local municipalities; and developing longterm
waste reduction and recycling solutions through a comprehensive plan.
Collection/Processing Evaluation and Procurement, Sarasota, FL
Mitch directed an overall system evaluation of the city’s internal collection operations
and contracted collection, recyclables processing, and transfer services. This led to an
RFP for collection, processing and transfer services, as well as converting from twice per
week to weekly collection of solid waste.
Mitch has received the following industry awards:
Distinguished Service Award, 2008, Solid Waste Association of North America
George Kirkpatrick Lifetime Commitment Award, 2006, Recycle Florida Today
Outstanding Contribution Award, 2002, Solid Waste Association of North America
Exceptional Leadership Award, 1997, Florida Organics Recyclers Association
Prior Employment History
Organics Recycling Incorporated, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Business
Development
Resource Integration System, Vice President and Director of Consulting Services
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., Waste Reduction and Recycling Specialist
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