Kessler Consulting

North Miami Beach, Florida
Response to RFP # 2012-20, Solid Waste and Recycling Services Assessment
Section E, Résumés
Miriam Zimms (cont.)
Commercial Waste Reduction Action Plan, Wake County, NC
Miriam led the development of a strategic plan for reducing disposal of commercial,
industrial, and institutional (CII) waste. Project activities included analyzing past and
present CII initiatives, assessing local market conditions, evaluating options to achieve
greater CII waste reduction, and developing the strategic plan.
Food Waste Diversion Project, Mecklenburg County, NC
Miriam recently assisted with a food waste diversion study for commercial and residential
generators. The study helped the county to benchmark generation and identify the gaps
and opportunities for food waste collection, processing and marketing. It was the first
step towards establishing the feasibility of a countywide food waste diversion program.
Pre-consumer Food Waste Composting Demonstration, Sumter County, FL
Miriam managed a composting demonstration for source-separated food waste
(vegetative waste and animal by-products) from supermarkets. The project demonstrated
proper design and operations and helped to promote diversion of this major source of
food waste in Florida.
Construction and Demolition Recovery Incentives, Sarasota County, FL
Miriam managed a project to increase recovery of C&D debris using appropriate
incentives. Project activities included researching program incentives, assessing the
county’s existing C&D infrastructure, and developing a pilot program plan. She also
developed and coordinated a local builder pilot participation program, prepared a
measurement and valuation system, and prepared outreach/educational materials.
Florida Organics Recycling Center for Excellence (FORCE), Sumter County, FL
Miriam served as Project Manager for all 10 years of the FORCE project, which was a
cooperative effort between FDEP and Sumter County. FORCE, initially funded by a $3.5
million legislative appropriation, was created to address the need for environmentally
sound and economically feasible methods for recycling organics and agricultural wastes.
Prior Employment History
Florida Power & Light Corporation, Waste Minimization & Recycling Coordinator
Developed waste reduction and materials management programs and marketed the
program to 14 power plants, 82 service centers, and 32 office complexes in the utility’s
34 service areas/counties throughout Florida. Assisted the company in reducing its
annual solid waste collection budget from $1.2 million to $265,000.
Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, FL, Recycling Program Development
Coordinator
Responsible for the residential, commercial, institutional, and recreational waste
reduction programs and supervised a staff of nine people.
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