Municipal Solid Waste

The  Firm has been extensively engaged in matters relating to municipal solid waste. The primary focus of this area of practice has been on negotiating contracts relating to the development of land fills and material recovery facilities, and contracts between municipalities and waste haulers.

 The Firm has been extensively engaged in matters relating to municipal solid waste.  It has provided advice and representation to its clients in connection with the development, operation and closure of land fills, including regulatory and environmental issues.  It has been involved in various matters relating to material recovery facilities, including negotiation of contracts, siting and environmental issues and rail-haul related programs.  The Firm has assisted in the negotiation of waste service and hauling contracts between municipal entities and waste companies and has counseled its clients on compliance with the waste reduction requirements of AB 939 and on recycling and green waste issues.   In addition, the Firm has provided representation in connection with joint powers authorities for waste management services, including formation of the authority and operational and regulatory issues, and it has established a Comprehensive Mandatory Waste Collection and Disposal Program for a Community Services District.