ATKINS

Waste Management

Atkins is highly experienced in the field of waste management planning, from improving waste management at an individual office or company level to planning regional or national waste management strategies. Our staff advise government departments, state agencies, local authorities and numerous private companies on optimum methods to manage their waste and to plan for the future.

As one of the largest consulting engineering firms in the world, Atkins has unrivalled experience in the development of waste management facilities. Our international experience includes thermal treatment plants, landfills, Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF's), composting facilities, transfer stations, Mechanical and Biological Treatment (MBT) systems, anaerobic digestion plants and recycling facilities. We also have expert knowledge in areas such as landfill gas management, leachate treatment, landfill remediation, and landfill gas power generation.

In Ireland, the waste management business is rapidly changing and more and varied contractual arrangements are being entered into for the provision of facilities and services. Atkins can provide specialist contractual advice and assistance in the formulation and negotiation of contracts, tenders and framework agreements. We can provide due diligence services and act as the Engineer for parties to the contract if required.

Typical services include:

• Anaerobic Digestion & Composting, Energy Recovery Facilities
• Waste policy & research, Strategic Implementation and Conceptual Plans
• Risk Assessment and Restoration of Closed Landfills and Contaminated Land
• Contract Documentation & Procurement
• Facility Site Selection, Landfill Construction, Leachate and Gas Management
• IPPC and Waste Licensing & Technical Assistance
• Due diligence, Planning and Waste Framework Directive

Waste Management Projects

• Clonmel Thermal Dryer
• Howley Park Landfill
• Middlefields CAF
• Northamptonshire Closed Landfill Sites