Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc.

Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc., (GBB) has been appointed Receiver. GBB is a national solid waste management consulting firm with extensive experience with solid waste collection, processing, recycling and disposal issues, including those specific to island communities.

As Receiver, GBB’s objective is to work with Guam’s government, the Guam Solid Waste Authority, solid waste companies, the people of Guam, and the U.S. military to establish a long-term, financially viable and sustainable waste management system for Guam. 
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GSWA

Guam Solid Waste Authority Website
The Guam Solid Waste Authority has its independent website dedicated to providing information about the services offered; news directly related to GSWA and its services; resources; and contact information.The Guam Solid Waste Receivership Information Center remains an important source for information related to the Receivership.

 

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Jan.20, 2014- Pacific News Center

Nov.4, 2013 - Kuam News

Aug. 30, 2011 - Pacific Daily News
Finally: Kudos to receiver for hitting dump deadline; making improvements

"The federal receiver, Gershman, Brickner & Bratton Inc., has the island's thanks for fixing and improving the government's solid waste program." [...] "In fixing and improving the government's solid waste program." [...] "In short, the receiver has transformed the way the island deals with its waste."

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Harmon Progress

Harmon Residential Transfer Station & Household Hazardous Waste Facility
The construction of the facility is underway. See the picture archive to follow the construction progress!

Harmon
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February 19, 2014

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Latest Updates

Review of Ordot Closure Construction
Chace AndersonOn January 9, 2014, Chris Lund, PE (Receiver Senior Project Engineer) made a presentation entitled "Ordot Dump – Review of Closure Construction" at the Society of American Military Engineers – Guam Post Meeting.
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Receivership Overview
Chace AndersonOn June 27, 2013, Chace Anderson (Receiver Operations Manager) made a presentation entitled "Receivership for the Government of Guam Solid Waste Management Authority" during the 27th Pacific Islands Environment Conference held in Guam.
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GBB Quarterly Report
On November 20, 2013, the Receiver submitted its seventeenth Quarterly Report to the U.S. District Court of Guam.
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Federal Receiver Issues Notice of Selection for Ordot Dump Closure Construction Management Services
The Federal Receiver announced that a notice of selection was issued to GHD Inc.’s Guam Office for construction management services during the Ordot Closure Construction project.
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Guam Solid Waste Authority Rolls Out New Islandwide Curbside Recycling Program
RecyclingThe Guam Solid Waste Authority began delivering recycling carts to its residential customers on October 25, 2013. After receiving their recycling carts, customers will be able to place all of their paper, aluminum and metal cans, and plastics 1 & 2 beverage containers in one cart for collection. 
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