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EPA Approves CNMI’s Solid Waste Management Plan, Unlocking Significant Federal Funding

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands secured crucial EPA approval for its new Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan, releasing nearly $34 million in federal funds. GBB is proud of its participation in the development of the blueprint that will modernize and build resilient solid waste and recycling infrastructure across Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and the Northern Islands.
How to Improve Contracting for Municipal Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Services
In Waste Today Magazine, Chris Lund and Sam Lybrand provide a guide to contracting for municipal solid waste and recycling collection services aimed at improving existing contracts, securing more flexible service options, and increasing the value of contracted services.
Waste Material Assessment: Key to Improve MRF Design and Operation
In Waste Today Magazine, Steven Schilling and Ricky Phillips discuss the types of waste material assessments that can uncover opportunities to improve current practices and create data for future facilities and investments.
Industry Veteran Joe Dunlop Joins GBB as Project Manager
With 25 years of experience in waste reduction, recycling, and materials management initiatives in the public sector, Joe Dunlop has joined GBB as Project Manager.
Data, Data, Everywhere
In Waste Today, GBB Senior Project Manager Steven Schilling discussed how it is crucial to analyze and leverage the vast amounts of data generated in the waste industry to improve waste management practices.
Transforming Guam’s Solid Waste Management System from the Ground Up
In a 2008 Court Order, GBB was appointed as Receiver with full responsibility for bringing the Guam Solid Waste Management Division into compliance with the 2004 Consent Decree for violation of the Clean Water Act. In 2019, after GBB built a modern solid waste system for the island, the Court partially ended the Receivership. Click here for information about the Receivership.
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Recent GBB Articles
- Chris Lund & Sam Lybrand: "How to Improve Contracting for Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services"
- Steven Schilling & Ricky Phillips: "MRF Technology – Uncovering Opportunities with Waste Material Assessments"
- Becky Caldwell: "Procurement & Contracting: Not to be Taken Lightly"
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SWANA’s Lawrence Lecturer Award
The Solid Waste Association of North America awarded Harvey Gershman, GBB Founder Owner Associate and Co-Founder, the prestigious 2019 Lawrence Lecture Award at WASTECON.
See his insightful and inspiring keynote presentation in this 42-minute video:
