This presentation explores how modern landfill operations can transition from reactive, manual monitoring methods to proactive, insight-driven systems. Drawing from real-world examples, case studies, and field-tested tools, it introduces attendees to IETLink — a remote data acquisition platform designed specifically for the solid waste industry by professionals who understand its unique challenges.

Landfill operators face numerous pressures including tighter budgets, leaner teams, increasing regulatory scrutiny, and higher expectations. This session reframes traditional pain points — such as leachate overflows, flare uptime uncertainty, and the inefficiencies of manual data collection — as opportunities for control, cost avoidance, and operational clarity. Learn how insight into critical systems like leachate, gas collection, stormwater, and slope stability can empower better decision-making and prevent small issues from escalating into costly failures.

The presentation walks through implementation, cost justification, and common objections, ending with a clear roadmap for scalable adoption.  Gain practical takeaways for operators, engineers, and managers alike — whether you're already exploring tech solutions or just beginning the conversation.

About the Speaker

David Petty, CPA, MBA
CFO | Integrated Environmental Technology

David M. Petty, CPA, MBA, brings a unique blend of technical insight and business strategy to the solid waste industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Kent State University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Akron—an educational foundation that bridges environmental understanding with financial and operational expertise.

He is an integral member of the team behind IETLink, a forward-thinking technology that is redefining how landfills monitor and manage critical data in real time. With a career spanning environmental construction, finance, and strategic consulting, David draws on a wide range of experience to bring fresh perspectives and cross-industry thinking to long-standing challenges in the solid waste industry.

David is especially focused on applying practical, accessible technology to improve how landfill operators capture and use information. He believes the future of the industry depends on turning raw data into actionable insight—empowering better, faster, and more informed decisions.