Portfolio

Technical Assistance


Republic Services: Evaluation of the San Jose Commercial Collection Program

  • Developed survey in conjunction with Republic Services to collect data from San Jose businesses
  • Conducted outreach and informational survey to businesses
  • Analyzed collected data and produced a report to aid Republic Services in the improvement of their commercial collection program

StopWaste.org Partnership Business Technical Assistance in collaboration with Cascadia Consulting Group

  • Provide technical assistance to businesses throughout Alameda County
  • Conduct site visits to assess the needs of individual businesses
  • Work with business clients to help develop, implement, and/or improve waste management systems
  • Produce customized recommendation reports for individual businesses

AMS Manufacturing, Inc.

  • Identified opportunities for metal recycling
  • Sized existing waste collection containers to reduce costs
  • Establish pallet recycling protocol

San Jose Allied Waste Garbage Route Audits in collaboration with Cascadia Consulting Group

  • Conducted waste audits along garbage collection routes for commercial properties in the City of San Jose
  • Evaluated and analyzed contents of garbage collection containers
  • Collected, summarized, and disseminated waste audit data for further analyses

San Jose Stormwater Waste Sort in collaboration with Cascadia Consulting Group, EOA consulting, and the Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association

  • Categorized contents of storm water debris samples collected throughout the City of San Jose
  • Assisted in recording data pertaining to debris weight, type, and other information required for further analysis

Fremont Route Audits in collaboration with Cascadia Consulting Group

  • Conducted waste audits on several garbage collection routes for commercial properties in the City of Fremont
  • Performed waste audits in order to make determinations regarding the contents of the collection containers
  • Collected, collated, and summarized data for further analyses

Polystyrene and Plastic Bag Survey in collaboration with Cascadia Consulting Group

  • Conducted a phone survey to City of Milpitas residents in order to get their opinions on a polystyrene and single use plastic bag ban
  • Collated and analyzed data to spot trends