State EPR Program Cost Modeling

Model integrates a 20 year tonnage projections with program cost projections to determine costs and fees for producers.

Capture Rate Methodology Review

Capture Rate Methodology used by a recycling association to determine provincial recovery rate was reviewed to ensure accurate recovery rates were being calculated.

Carton Recycling Capture and Recovery Rates

National carton capture and recovery rates are determined quarterly to evaluate the success of programs across Canada over time

Waste Management Financial Forecasting Model

Model integrates tonnage projections with the financial impacts (both capital and operating) to produce 20 year projections. The tool was used to develop a municipality’s Long Term Waste Management Strategy.

Co-Ordinated Material Recovery System Study

A strategy to manage all dry materials, prior to disposal was developed. Strategy components have been implemented and are continuing to be rolled out.

Electronic Funds Transfer Savings Study

Using Activity Based Costing (ABC) a $2.4 million dollar savings was identified in a large municipal Welfare Benefit payment system.

Review of Composting Technologies Study

A worldwide review of available composting technologies was undertaken to evaluate which technologies met a municipality’s long term needs. The study focused on both the technology and the cost alternatives.

Large Municipal Recyclable Processing Review

A processing facility for a large Canadian municipality was reviewed to identify the mass balance through the facility and determine recovery rates of all recyclable material to maximize revenue and determine material lost to residue.

Development of a Cost Allocation Methodology

A cost allocation methodology was developed for the allocation of recycling collection and processing costs to the individual materials collected.

Financial Audits of WDO Datacall Submissions

Over 45 Ontario municipalities have been audited to determine their compliance with WDO’s Datacall submission requirements.

British Columbia Municipal Recycling Collection Cost Study

Recycling collection costs were determined for 23 British Columbia municipalities as part of the development of Multi-Material British Columbia’s Product Stewardship plan. This study was repeated in 2018 with 25 locations.

RCO MHSW Phase 2 Audits

Phase 2 hazardous waste handling costs that were submitted for reimbursement were audited to ensure accuracy with actual costs incurred. 6 municipalities were audited.