Developing and managing successful and practical sustainability programs to cost-effectively meet state mandates and local government goals.
Recycling Programs / Hauler Franchise Agreements
Often serving in contract staff support roles, CSG has a lengthy track record of working with jurisdiction staff, elected officials and other community stakeholders in designing and implementing successful recycling/zero waste/solid waste programs as well as managing competitive RFP processes for contractor selection and negotiating contracts.
Our Services
Design and implementation of programs to meet state mandates including AB 939, SB 1016, AB 341, AB 1826 and other waste diversion mandates
Management of Request for Proposals for solid waste/recycling franchise agreements and development of new franchise agreements
Contract negotiations for franchise hauler agreements, landfill agreements, and processing of recyclables and organic materials
Policy development including construction and demolition (C&D) debris recycling ordinances, buy recycled policies, and non-franchise ordinances
Long range plan development to meet high diversion goals
Recycling and solid waste facility master planning and operational assessments
C&D debris recycling compliance program design and implementation
Identifying and implementing creative, practical solutions for this core community sustainability and emissions reduction element.
Our Services
Conducting focused public outreach and workshops for residents and business to increase energy efficiency and conservation
Providing free energy assessments and energy upgrades through partnerships with energy providers and non-profits
Grant writing and monitoring
Water Supply & Conservation Programs
Implementing all facets of supply and conservation programs with urban water agencies, including guiding clients through State urban water supplier drought reduction mandates
Our Services
Water conservation
Urban water management planning
Drought response
State regulatory compliance
Advanced metering infrastructure project and program management
Climate Action Planning
Providing expertise in development and updating of community-specific, cost-effective sustainability roadmaps in support of greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals
Our Services
Climate Action Plan (CAP) development to meet AB 32 (California’s Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006) and SB 32 greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Implementation of Climate Action Plan programs for municipalities, residents and businesses
Updating outdated Climate Action Plans to meet new sustainability goals
