• David S. Yanke, Managing Director - Environmental Practice, NewGen Strategies & Solutions, LLC
• Joe Giudice, Assistant Public Works Director, City of Phoenix, Arizona

This SWANA Webinar describes the process a solid waste utility should undertake to identify the "total cost" (operating and capital costs) for operating its utility. The session also addresses the importance of reserve funds for a solid waste utility, as well as policy issues they may wish to address as part of this analysis. Together these elements will assist in ensuring the financial integrity of the utility.

The audience also has the opportunity to hear from Assistant Public Works Director Joe Giudice about the experience of the City of Phoenix with putting these recommendations into action.