Waste Facility Operations Consulting & Equipment Operator Training

One of the most unique benefits of working with LaBella’s Waste & Recycling team is the fact that we don’t just know how to properly design and build your solid waste facility—we also have a thorough understanding of facility operations.

It is with this specialized knowledge that we offer operations consulting for all types of waste management facilities. Our approach to providing operations consulting begins by first understanding our clients’ facility operations. There’s a very long list of important considerations in the development and operation of solid waste facilities. These include issues regarding emissions, ground and surface water, safety, public health, siting construction, design, operations, equipment operation, and many more.

Through the performance of a facility audit focusing on safety, operational procedures, financial performance, and regulatory compliance, we recommend methods to improve operational safety, maintain regulatory compliance, maximize site life, reduce equipment expenses, and strengthen financial performance. We provide recommendations concerning landfill and transfer station operations, composting facilities, landfill reclamation projects, and incinerators.

Talk to a LaBella Expert

Jenny Johnson
Vice President, Director of Waste & Recycling
Richmond, VA

(804) 980-7462

Our Operations Consulting Services Include:

  • Equipment Selection
  • Evaluating Tipping Fee Rates
  • Financial Performance
  • Facility Compliance Audits
  • Managing Airspace and Operational Soils
  • Operational Procedure Evaluations
  • Protecting Capacity and Life
  • Providing Temporary Certified Managers and Operators

Solid Waste Equipment Operator Training

Running a safe and efficient landfill starts with skilled operators. Our hands-on training program is designed to give your solid waste personnel the knowledge and techniques they need to operate heavy equipment safely, productively, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

Each training session is custom-built for your equipment, waste stream, and operating conditions. Based on your site-specific, day-to-day activities, we create an engaging learning environment and real-time field demonstrations to help your operators:

  • Create and maintain a safe working face and traffic patterns
  • Improve compaction and maximize landfill airspace
  • Reduce wear and tear on equipment
  • Understand regulatory and safety requirements

Our trainers bring decades of landfill and field operations experience, translating best management practices and concepts into practical, on-the-ground skills that provide immediate benefits. Whether you’re onboarding new staff or refreshing experienced crews, our goal is the same: safer operations, stronger performance, and smarter use of every cubic yard.

A photograph of heavy equipment at the bottom of and on the side of a landfill.