Procuring and Managing Waste Course
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Upcoming Course
Procuring and Managing Waste: October/ November (Virtual)
Instructor: Julia Greene, BCLW Consulting
Class 1: Thursday, October 15th | 1:00 - 3:15 PM ET
Class 2: Thursday, October 22nd | 1:00 - 3:15 PM ET
Class 3: Thursday, October 29th | 1:00 - 3:15 PM ET
Class 4: Thursday, November 5th | 1:00 - 3:15 PM ET
Description
Successful waste and recycling programs begin with well-designed contracts—and effective contract management. This interactive, workshop-style course guides participants through the complete lifecycle of procuring and managing waste and recycling service contracts.
Through a hands-on procurement simulation, participants will work through the process of developing and managing a solid waste and recycling services contract. Topics include conducting preliminary research, understanding applicable laws, regulations, and permitting requirements; developing effective scopes of work; evaluating proposals; negotiating contract terms; incorporating performance standards, diversion goals, and reporting requirements; and administering contracts to achieve program objectives.
Participants will collaborate in small groups to solve realistic procurement challenges while learning best practices from municipal, institutional, and industry examples across the Northeast. Rather than relying solely on lectures, the course emphasizes practical application through interactive exercises, group discussions, and real-world scenarios that participants can adapt to their own organizations.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals responsible for procuring, managing, or overseeing waste, recycling, composting, and other materials management services, including:
- Municipal and local government staff
- Regional and state government agencies
- Colleges, universities, and other academic institutions
- Businesses and private sector organizations
- Hospitals and healthcare systems
- roperty and facilities managers
- Sustainability, environmental, and public works professionals
- Consultants and other organizations involved in materials management services
Syllabus
- Module 1: Planning & Research
- Module 2: Developing the Scope of Work
- Module 3: Procurement, Negotiation & Contract Award
- Module 4: Contract Administration & Performance Management
Registration Information
| Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate | $295 | $390 |
| Non-Profit, Government, Academia | $255 | $320 |
Discounts and Cancellation Policy
- Discount:
Register 2+ employees, for the same course, for
10% off enrollment. Reach out to Sophie at
sophie@nerc.org for the discount code.
- Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be subject to a $25 processing fee up to one week before the course begins, at which point only credit for a future course of equal value will be provided.
Please note: Discounts are not stackable.
Course Instructor
Julie Greene
Principal at BCLW Consulting
Julia Greene is the Principal of BCLW Consulting, bringing over a decade of experience helping municipalities reduce waste. Before founding BCLW, she served as a Municipal Assistance Coordinator (MAC) for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), providing technical assistance to dozens of communities. In that role, she identified a gap in procurement and market analysis expertise available to municipalities—areas where she had deep experience.
Earlier in her career, Julia served as a warranted contracting officer for the federal government, a role requiring rigorous training and hands-on experience. She later earned certification as a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) through the Massachusetts Inspector General’s Office. Julia also holds a Master in Public Administration from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and has extensive experience in government, community engagement, and political organizing at all levels.
By combining expertise in waste systems, procurement, and public policy, Julia helps municipalities design effective trash, recycling, and food waste diversion programs through stronger contracts, ordinances, and operational practices.
Outside her consulting work, Julia teaches public speaking at the local community college and volunteers fighting invasive plants—when she’s not pedaling her bike around the North Shore.
