A holistic approach to minimising and managing waste
Tonkin + Taylor understands that each waste project presents unique challenges, including current and future demand, waste source and potential hazardous activity, disposal and recovery complexities, spatial and economic constraints, and evolving legislative frameworks and regulations.
We are passionate about supporting our clients in developing resilient waste and resource recovery systems throughout Australia. Our multidisciplinary team has the technical capabilities, experience, and dedication required to help policymakers, local authorities, and the waste industry make the right decisions to optimise their approaches to managing waste and materials under their control.
We advise on waste strategy initiatives and alternative waste treatment options, including waste-to-energy, landfill operation and design, resource recovery facility design, environmental compliance and management systems, and post-closure options for landfills. We also have an in-depth understanding of local waste and environmental requirements, ensuring projects are developed in accordance with state specifications.
We offer expertise that spans the entire waste cycle.
Contact us
If you’re planning a new project, we’re here to help. Contact our Technical Director for Environmental Engineering here.
Our Waste + Resource Recovery services include
Services – Waste Strategy
- Circular economy
- Financial modelling
- Waste generation modelling
- Waste flow mapping
- Organics diversion strategy
- Organics processing options assessment
Services – Waste Disposal
- Landfill and composting
- Siting and planning
- Permitting
- Master planning
- Cell and cap design
- Landfill gas system design
- Leachate treatment system design
- Stormwater management design
Servies – Environmental Management
- Landfill aftercare
- Environmental monitoring and reporting
- Landfill gas risk assessment and mitigation design including building protection
- Hydrogeological assessments
- Odour field monitoring and assessments
- Noise assessment and monitoring
- Dust management
- Carbon accounting
- Climate change studies
Servies – Post-Closure
- Energy precincts
- Land development
- Landfill gas risk assessments
- Gas protection measures
- Geotechnical engineering / foundation design
- Buffer zone assessments
- Landfill audit
- Aftercare management
Markets
- International development agencies
- Resource recovery
- National/State Government
- Solid waste management
- Regional/Local Government
Let’s together create and sustain a better world
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