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Solid Waste Management

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Legal strategies for a cleaner, healthier future

Clients rely on our guidance on a variety of solid waste management issues. We bring extensive experience in matters ranging from regulatory compliance and enforcement to the negotiation and litigation of long-term solid waste contracts. 

Our deep involvement in municipal waste matters, solid waste disposal strategies and local improvement districts for transportation financing positions us well to help you navigate your environmental and legal challenges while supporting the advancement of waste reduction, recycling and disposal techniques that safeguard public health and the environment.

We partner with a variety of clients across the solid waste sector, including local governments seeking guidance on regulatory compliance and enforcement, municipalities involved in disputes over waste regulations and contracts, and policyholders facing insurance coverage issues. Our services also extend to stakeholders engaged in construction projects or disputes concerning waste facilities, as well as entities addressing public records, open government, and finance matters tied to solid waste management.

Our team provides comprehensive counsel across a variety of solid waste issues, including:
  • Regulatory compliance and permitting
  • Facility siting and expansion
  • Recycling and reuse strategies
  • Environmental due diligence
  • Litigation and dispute resolution
  • Insurance coverage disputes, focusing on policyholder representation
  • Municipal disputes, including constitutional challenges and contract disputes
  • Policy development and advocacy
  • Comprehensive environmental impact assessments
  • Air and water quality management
  • Employee safety and training programs
  • Financial assurance and risk management for waste facilities

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