S&ME Inc. Engineering Integrity

Interdisciplinary & Integrated Design For A Changing World

Beginning with our respected reputation in geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing, S&ME has grown to become a leader in the solid waste management industry, safely providing a range of solid waste management solutions.  S&ME offers engineering, geologic, natural resources, environmental, construction administration, and construction quality assurance services necessary to site, permit, design, construct and support operations of solid waste management facilities.  Our solid waste management facility experience includes:

  • Municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills
  • Construction and Demolition (C&D) landfills
  • Industrial landfills
  • Coal Combustion Byproduct landfills
  • RCRA closure systems at DOE facilities

We understand that industries and local governments are faced with complex and highly visible solid waste management decisions.  Furthermore, we understand how dynamic the solid waste industry is, from emerging technologies to changes in government regulations.

Because of our diverse technical capabilities, S&ME offers our clients turn-key project services from preliminary investigation, land acquisition, permitting, design, through to construction and operations.  Our solid waste management capabilities include:

  • Permitting and Design
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Construction Quality Assurance
  • Construction Management

Solid Waste Services

Site Assessment and Selection

  • Waste management facility siting
  • Geologic/Hydrogeologic assessments
  • Geotechnical evaluations
  • Natural and cultural resources evaluation

Engineering Design

  • Preliminary through final design
  • Transfer stations, recycling centers, and material recovery facilities
  • Vertical and lateral expsnsions
  • Bioreactors and recirculation systems
  • Liner and base containment systems
  • Cover and final closure systems
  • Support facilities and site infrastructure
  • Stormwater management facilities

Project Management and Construction Quality Assurance

  • Construction Quality Assurance
  • Bidding and contract negotiations
  • Contract administration
  • Observation, documentation, and testing

Stormwater Management

  • Hydraulic control system design
  • Stormwater plans and BMPs
  • Erosion and sediment control
  • NPDES compliance
  • Water quality monitoring, assessment, and remediation

Landfill Gas Management

  • Methane monitoring, assessment and remediation
  • Landfill gas-to-energy and carbon credits
  • Passive and active gas collection and control systems
  • Air emissions permitting and compliance
  • Greenhouse gas reporting

Leachate Management

  • Leachate collection, removal and conveyance system design
  • Pump stations
  • Storage system design
  • Pre-treatment design and permitting

Operations and Compliance

  • Solid waste management planning
  • Environmental audits (facility, RCRA, TSD)
  • Regulatory consulting, liaison and negotiations
  • Waste reduction assistance
  • Public education and community relations

Closure/Post-Closure

  • Remedial planning and implementation
  • Closure/Post-closure plans
  • Cover and stormwater systems repair
  • Compliance monitoring of leachate, landfill gas, groundwater and surface water
  • Site reuse/Brownfields