Solid Waste Facility Construction & Operations

Building and maintaining solid waste facilities requires specialized engineering, regulatory expertise, and ongoing operational support. At RESPEC, our team can work closely with your facility at every stage to ensure regulatory and environmental compliance and operational efficiency.

From site feasibility assessment and development and through long-term monitoring and closure / decommissioning services, we are available to assist at every stage of a facility’s lifecycle. We understand that every facility faces its own challenges and needs, and we work to provide fully customized solutions for landfills, waste processing facilities, material recovery facilities (MRFs), RNG/LFGTE facilities and leachate treatment systems.

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Engineering & Construction Services

Solid waste facilities often operate in highly regulated environments where nuisance control and mitigation are critical to operations in close proximity to population centers.  RESPEC understands these considerations and incorporates appropriate engineering controls from the very first stages of project planning. Our comprehensive site development and construction support services include:

  • Pre-Design Surveys / Studies (e.g. Environmental, Geotechnical, Site Mapping, etc.)
  • Environmental and Local (zoning/land development) Permitting
  • Comprehensive site design for Landfills, MRFs, Waste Conversion / Processing Facilities, Transfer Station / Transload Facilities, Biogas Management Facilities (RNG, LFGTE, anaerobic digesters), Compost & Organics Management Facilities, and Leachate Treatment Plants
  • SCADA System Development
  • Opinion of Probable Cost Development
  • Specifications, Drawings and Contract Document Preparation
  • Contractor Bid Review and Evaluation

We integrate state-of-the-art hardware and software technologies, such as 3D scanning and modeling, to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Our detailed designs and construction drawings provide clarity during bidding and minimize confusion and change orders during construction.

 

Construction Management & Quality Assurance

We provide full-service construction management and construction quality assurance so that projects are built to design specifications and comply with regulatory and environmental standards.

Our services include:

  • Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Plan Development and Execution
  • Contract Administration
  • Construction Scheduling and Project Management
  • Construction Layout and As-Built Surveying
  • Independent Third-Party Materials Testing & Evaluation
  • Engineering Certification / Reporting

We support every aspect of construction, from site preparation to final certification, supporting client needs, and verifying design and regulatory compliance.

Operations & Compliance Support

Once a facility is operational, ongoing monitoring, reporting, and system optimization are critical to maintaining compliance, efficiency, and profitability.

We provide:

  • Airspace Utilization Factor Monitoring & Optimization
  • Gas Collection System Troubleshooting, Monitoring and Reporting
  • Groundwater and Surface Water Compliance Reporting
  • Leachate Treatment Troubleshooting
  • Routine Infrastructure Inspections and Preventive Maintenance
  • Regulatory Compliance and Reporting for Air, Water, and Waste
  • Environmental Management System (EMS) Database and SCADA Support

We customize our services to meet each client’s needs—whether that’s full operational support or supplementing in-house teams.

 

Decommissioning & Closure / Post-Closure Landfill Support

Decommissioning waste facilities and landfills require strategic planning to ensure environmental stability, regulatory compliance, and long-term site integrity. A well-managed closure process reduces risks, mitigates environmental impact, and lays the groundwork for successful long-term site maintenance.

Our team provides comprehensive decommissioning services, including:

  • Closure planning to support transition from active operations to reduced staff monitoring and maintenance
  • Facility decommissioning planning and management (e.g. identify regulatory requirements, development bid documents and management of decontamination/cleaning, demolition, certification, etc.)
  • Closure design
  • Leachate and gas collection system decommissioning for effective post-closure management including remote monitoring and control capability
  • Regulatory closure plans and reporting to meet EPA and state compliance requirements

Under EPA regulations, closed landfills must undergo a minimum of 30 years of post-closure care. This long-term monitoring ensures that environmental systems remain stable and that any potential risks—such as leachate or gas migration—are identified and addressed. RESPEC can provide post-closure monitoring and maintenance support services for the lifetime of a site.

Building & Maintaining Sustainable Waste Facilities

From infrastructure development to post-closure monitoring, our team provides the expertise needed to navigate regulatory challenges, optimize facility performance, and extend the lifespan of waste management assets.

With a focus on innovation, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, we help clients build and maintain high-performing, cost-effective waste facilities that meet both industry demands and environmental responsibilities.

 

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