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Orange County, North Carolina <br />Proposal - Waste Characterization Study <br /> <br /> Orange County WCS KCI Proposal <br /> <br />➢ Knowledge of Orange County and North Carolina <br />Having completed the County’s 2016/2017 WCS and 2019 Recycling Characterization Study (RCS), <br />KCI is knowledgeable of the County’s solid waste and recycling collection systems and programs, as <br />well as those of jurisdictions within the County. We have also conducted characterization studies for <br />many other entities in North Carolina, including Chatham County, Wake County, City of Durham, City <br />of Greensboro, Town of Cary, Appalachian State University, Elon University, and North Carolina <br />State University. We have also worked on numerous Material Recycling Facilities (MRF) and <br />processing contract projects and provided support to municipalities with their recycling operations <br />and collections programs in North Carolina. As a result, we understand the unique challenges and <br />opportunities of the recycling environment, market conditions, and players in the state. <br />➢ Proven Professional Experience, Qualifications, and Leadership <br />KCI is highly regarded for customized solid waste services that are responsive to our clients’ needs <br />and objectives. Because of our extensive characterization study experience, The Recycling <br />Partnership (TRP) contracted KCI to conduct numerous studies to assist in their mission of improving <br />recycling and reducing waste. Most recently, we were contracted to conduct multi-year capture <br />studies in communities across the nation to develop robust data on the generation and recovery <br />rates of recyclables from single-family residences over time. Our staff members are widely <br />respected for their leadership and in-depth knowledge of current solid waste issues. Our firm holds <br />leadership positions within the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and developed <br />both SWANA’s Recycling Systems Manager and Zero Waste Principles and Practices national <br />certification courses. Our reputation as a leading solid waste consulting firm is a result of our 36- <br />year track record of working with the solid waste, reuse, recycling, and composting community. <br />➢ Customized Service <br />KCI understands that all waste is local and that our approach must be practical yet innovative to <br />meet our clients’ objectives. For Orange County, this means ensuring the WCS is crafted to provide <br />the data necessary for refining existing waste management programs and crafting targeted <br />strategies for waste reduction and diversion. Our proposal highlights KCI’s proficiency in adapting <br />our comprehensive WCS experience to meet the unique challenges and goals of each community we <br />serve. <br />We look forward to the opportunity to once again conduct a successful WCS for the County. We are <br />committed to providing the highest quality and value-added professional solid waste planning services <br />on time and within budget. <br />Sincerely, <br />Kessler Consulting, Inc. <br /> <br />Mitch Kessler <br />President <br />mk@kesconsult.com <br />(813) 971 – 8333 <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 1223AA0B-DDEC-4EBE-8FEA-427010558A5C