MSW Consultants is a national leader in solid waste and recycling consulting — delivering defensible data, strategic planning, and contamination reduction programs to communities and private clients.

MidAtlantic Solid Waste Consultants

Data-Driven Solid Waste & Recycling Solutions

Defensible waste characterization, strategic planning, and contamination reduction for communities and private clients nationwide.

Statistically Defensible Data
30+ Years of Experience
Trusted by Communities Nationwide

Smarter Programs Start With Better Data

From full waste sorts to zero-waste plans, we turn measurement into measurable results for the communities we serve.

Waste Characterization
Management Consulting
Recycling & Contamination Programs

Cleaner Streams, Better Diversion

Targeted monitoring, education, and feedback programs that measurably reduce contamination and lift recovery rates.

Contamination Improvement
Measurable Results
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Solid Waste Expertise You Can Build On

MSW Consultants is a specialized solid waste and recycling consulting firm serving municipalities, counties, authorities, and private industry across the country.

  • Nationally recognized waste characterization expertise
  • Independent, objective, data-first analysis
  • Senior staff engaged on every project

To help our clients make confident, defensible decisions about solid waste and recycling through rigorous data and practical strategy.

  • Turn measurement into measurable program results
  • Reduce contamination and improve diversion
  • Plan for cost-effective, sustainable systems

We pair field-tested methodology with technology like WasteInsight to deliver transparent, repeatable, and actionable results.

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Why Clients Partner With MSW

We deliver rigorous, defensible results and practical recommendations our clients can act on with confidence.

Specialized Expertise

Defensible Methodology

Senior-Level Attention

Technology-Enabled

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Our Engagement Process

Scope & Design

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We define objectives and design a statistically sound study or strategy tailored to your goals.

Collect & Analyze

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Our field teams gather data and our analysts turn it into clear, defensible findings.

Report & Act

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We deliver actionable recommendations and support implementation and follow-through.

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I want to thank you again for the excellent work you and your team provided on behalf of the Department in undertaking the Iowa Statewide Waste Characterization Study...I have received positive comments from Iowa's solid waste management community and the participating landfills…

MSW's staff were professional, responsive, and thorough in their efforts. Their ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the City government, including city management, public works management, legal counsel, union representatives, and operations staff, greatly…

As a result of MSW Consultants' professional expertise and their ability to deal effectively with the general public and elected officials, Liberty County's solid waste financial performance has gone from an annual deficit of over $600,000 to a net annual surplus, placing the…

If you haven't had your waste sort yet let me assure you it is painless. Susan and Cynthia were here this morning, set up and quickly sorted the waste, tore down, cleaned up and were out in less than 90 minutes. All I had to do was open the door and let them in. I am looking…

With his extensive waste management industry expertise, [MSW Consultants President] Walt Davenport developed a methodology and implemented a system that has enabled us to equitably provide waste management and recycling access to tenants with an equitable charge-back structure…

In a time of financial shortfalls and increasingly limited local disposal capacity, [MSW Consultants principal] John Culbertson provided us with an excellent overview of long term waste disposal options and performed the detailed analysis needed to create a system benefit charge…

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