EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering, Civil & Environmental, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1986

B.A. - Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1981

  PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Professional Engineer - Arizona, Georgia, New Mexico (Inactive), Virginia, and Wisconsin

  PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), Corporate - Private Sector

  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mr. Scherbert is a registered professional engineer with 20+ years of solid waste and environmental engineering experience with both Private and Public Sector clients.  He is thoroughly familiar with landfill design, permitting, audits, construction quality assurance, and project/client management. He has been the engineer of record on projects ranging from Phase I investigations to greenfield landfill permitting and design, and served as Key Account Manager for Waste Management, Inc.

Mr. Scherbert has successfully managed projects over $1,000,000 and is adept at assembling project teams from various locations and representing key engineering and construction functions.  He has developed project management manuals and has conducted internal project management training.

In the past 10 years, Mr. Scherbert held several operations management positions including Environmental Engineering Department Manager, Region Engineering Vice President, and District Manager. In these positions, he was responsible for development, growth, and management of business line activities including strategic planning, revenue growth, P&L performance, proposal preparation, hiring, and client development. As Region Vice President, Mr. Scherbert was responsible for 65 staff located in ten offices, generating $8M in revenue at 40% margins.

Mr. Scherbert's international experience includes serving as Principal Environmental Engineer for Rust PPK in Australia, client manager for Pacific Waste Management, and construction manager for Waste Management International’s SENT landfill in Hong Kong. He has also managed projects in Puerto Rico and the Ukraine.

Examples of project experience include:

United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Yalta, Ukraine, Yalta MSW Management Feasibility Study.  Project Manager for a feasibility study to evaluate current solid waste collection/disposal system for the City of Yalta, Ukraine and determine most economic and environmentally acceptable options for future development.

Waste Management of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, Various Solid Waste Projects.  Mr. Scherbert served as Project Manager on various solid waste projects at several of Waste Management's landfills in Puerto Rico. Projects included landfill design and permitting, gas system design, landfill expansion, and cell construction quality assurance.

Waste Management, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Waste Management Environmental Compliance Site Audits.  Mr. Scherbert served as Project Manager for environmental compliance audits at over 20 landfill facilities for Waste Management. Audits consisted of reviewing applicable state regulations and operating permits, and preparing checklists for each of the facilities. Audit teams of 2-3 people were sent to each facility for up to a week to review pertinent documents, summarize findings, and compile final reports.  Identified areas/items of non-compliance that could put client at risk for notice-of-violations, fines, or permit approvals.

Solid Waste Authority of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Solid Waste Characterization Study.  Mr. Scherbert served as Project Manager for various waste characterization studies at 27 landfills in Puerto Rico. Purpose was to provide comprehensive analysis and report on waste types, volumes, and place of origin.  Provided the Solid Waste Authority of Puerto Rico with the first comprehensive and scientific analysis of waste streams at all active landfills on the island. Report would serve as basis for determining landfill closures, expansions, and changes in operating methodologies.

Hall County, GA, Allen Creek Landfill - Assessment of Corrective Measures.  Mr. Scherbert served as Project Manager for groundwater monitoring and analysis to determine effectiveness of corrective measures implemented at a closed landfill.

Waste Management of Florida, Medley, Florida, Medley Landfill Expansion Permitting.  Mr. Scherbert served as Project Engineer for the preparation of engineering design and drawings to support permit modification application for 5,000,000 cubic yard expansion of Medley Landfill. Design included overlay of existing fill area, lining of existing stormwater retention area, and increased final cover elevations.

City of Bristol, VA, Bristol Quarry Landfill - Design and Construction.  Served as project manager/engineer on various projects for the City of Bristol's Quarry Landfill. Projects included: preparation of contract drawings and specifications for sidewall liner construction; preparation of contract drawings and specifications for Phase II construction which included wire mesh installation on quarry sidewall, base and sidewall liner systems, and leachate/groundwater extraction system via 200-ft tunnel and 350-ft vertical shaft; prepared contract drawings and specifications for landfill gas extraction system, including 15 extraction wells, 3,000 feet of header pipe, and blower/flare station.  Contract awarded through process of competitive negotiation. Served as CQA Officer during construction phase.

City of Bristol, VA, Bristol Landfill No. 221 Gas System.  Mr. Scherbert served as Project Manager/Engineer for the preparation of contract drawings and specifications for landfill gas extraction system for City of Bristol's closed landfill No. 221. System included 15 gas extraction wells, 3,000 feet of header pipe, and a blower/flare station. System was designed with option to burn gas in adjacent woodwaste incinerator.

Various WM landfills in U.S. and Canada, Solid Waste Facility Audits, Arthur Andersen.  Mr. Scherbert served as Project Engineer who conducted audits of various Waste Management landfills in U.S. and Canada. Audits consisted of desktop reviews and site visits, and evaluated accrual and amortization rates, construction costs, closure and post-closure costs, and expansion potential.

Department of Environment, Brisbane, Australia, Department of Environment Landfill Guidelines.  Mr. Scherbert served as Project Manager/Engineer responsible for preparation of guidelines for the Department of Environment as part of their program to monitor and manage new and existing landfills in Queensland, Australia. Guidelines included "Design of a Landfill Site to Accommodate a Final End Use", and "Development of a Closure Plan and Post-Closure Management for Landfill Facilities".

Project Manager, Brisbane Landfill Gas System Construction, Pacific Waste Management, Brisbane, Australia, 02/1998 - 06/1998.  Project manager for Phase I gas collection system. Project included installation of 10 extraction wells, 5,000 feet of lateral and header pipe, and blower/flare station. System was installed to minimize offsite migration and provide fuel source for adjacent brickworks operation.

Pacific Waste Management, Queensland, Australia, Noosa Waste Management Tender.  Mr. Scherbert served as Project Manager/Engineer responsible for assisting Pacific Waste Management with preparation of tender submittal for Noosa Shire for the collection of commercial and industrial waste; construction and refurbishment of a transfer station; operation of transfer stations; and operation of the landfill.

P.T. Freeport Indonesia (Freeport McMoRan Mining), Papua, New Guinea (Indonesia), Milepost 38 Landfill Evaluation.  Mr. Scherbert served as Project Engineer responsible for evaluating operations and management of municipal waste landfill operated by Freeport Mining Company. Landfill supported nearly 20,000 people dedicated to working the largest gold and copper mine in the world. Prepared recommendations for leachate and stormwater management, filling sequence, odor control, and daily cover usage. Developed options for leachate treatment.

Pacific Waste Management, Cairns, Australia, Queensland Regional Waste Management Strategy.  Mr. Scherbert served as Project Manager/Engineer responsible for assisting Pacific Waste Management with comprehensive Expression of Interest for managing solid waste stream of Cairns and surrounding communities. The submittal addressed various waste management technologies including waste-to-energy, composting, recycling, materials recovery, and landfilling. Options were evaluated based on market reliance, financial considerations, available waste streams, emissions, end products, risk management, current operations, and community support.

Laidley Shire Council, Laidley, Australia, Laidley Landfill Hydrogeologic/Geotechnical Investigation.  Project manager for hydrogeologic/geotechnical investigation for existing landfill to determine subsurface conditions and groundwater quality. Prepared site-based management plan and new landfill cell design that included surface water management, liner system, and leachate collection system.

Pacific Waste Management, Brisbane, Australia, Brisbane Landfill Cell Construction.  Project superintendent for clay capping construction for portions of Cells 1A, 1B, and 2A; retaining wall and embankment reconstruction; berm installation; and perimeter drains for surface water management. Also oversaw preparation of contract documents and drawings, tender evaluation, and contractor selection.

Project superintendent for excavation of 12-acre Cell 4 and North Creek Diversion construction. Approximately 1,000,000 cubic yards of soil was excavated. Prepared contract documents and drawings, evaluated tender submittals, and assisted with contractor selection.

Pacific Waste Management, Brisbane, Australia, Brisbane Landfill Noise Management Evaluation.  Project manager for noise management evaluation to determine noise levels at various stages of landfill construction and operation. Identified various noise reduction options including equipment modifications and noise barrier construction.

Waste Management of New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand, Ascot Road Landfill Design.  Project manager for tender preparation that included design of 90-acre sludge landfill constructed in former oxidation pond. Landfill would hold 2,000,000 cubic yards of dewatered pond sludge, marine sediments, and WWTP-generated sludge. Design elements included seawall and foreshore construction and stabilization; base liner and embankment sealing system; leachate collection and gas management systems; surface water management; and consolidation characteristics. The consortium preparing the tender documents included Rust PPK, Waste Management of New Zealand, Transfield, Anglian Water International, Tonkin & Taylor, McConnell Dowell, and OHM Remediation.

Waste Management of Arizona, Dewey, AZ, Gray Wolf Landfill Compaction Study.  Project manager for landfill compaction study using rotary hammermill compactor. Compared waste densities obtained from using CAT 826 compactor with Tiger Rotary Crusher. Evaluated filling operations to determine most effective compaction methods.

Waste Management of Arizona, Mobile, AZ, Butterfield Station Landfill Cell Design and CQA.  Project manager and engineer for design and construction quality assurance (CQA) services for Cells 3 through 8 (approximately 60 acres). Project included 3-ft thick recompacted clay liner, geosynthetic clay liner, 60-mil HDPE geomembrane, leachate collection system, surface water management plan, and airspace calculations.  Prepared contract drawings for landfill liner and leachate collection systems. Work included contractor selection and price negotiations.

City of Glendale, AZ, Glendale, AZ, Glendale Landfill Gas Extraction System.  Project manager for design and preparation of construction documents for active gas management system. Design included 30 extraction wells, 11,000 feet of header and lateral piping, condensate extraction system, and blower/flare station.

Waste Management of New Mexico, Hobbs, NM, Hobbs Landfill Closure/Post-Closure Plan.  Project manager for the preparation of closure/post-closure plan. Plan included final cover grading, sedimentation basin design, airspace calculations, and estimated closure costs.

Waste Management of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, 27th Avenue Landfill Soil Investigation.  Project manager for soil stockpile investigation to determine suitability of use as final cover material during landfill closure. Second phase of project included test pad construction to identify field techniques and equipment needed to achieve desired compaction and permeability specifications.

City of Glendale, AZ, Glendale Landfill Expansion.  Project manager and engineer during design and permitting phase of landfill expansion. Design included 120-acre area constructed with geomembrane and geosynthetic clay liner system.

Waste Management of Arizona, Dewey, AZ, Gray Wolf Landfill Design and Permitting.  Project manager and engineer for design and permitting of the Gray Wolf Facility. This landfill was the first double geosynthetic-lined facility permitted in the State of Arizona. Facility included a scale, office, maintenance facility, evaporation pond, sedimentation basin, equipment wash, and water storage tank. Environmental assessment activities included coordination of archaeological investigations, wetlands delineation, USACE 404 permitting, and native species evaluation.

Waste Management of California, Morgan Hills, CA, Kirby Canyon Landfill Wastewater Holding Pond Construction.  Project manager during construction of treated wastewater holding pond. The composite liner system consisted of recompacted clay overlain with a 60-mil HDPE geomembrane.

Maricopa County, AZ, Southwest Regional Landfill Permitting.  Quality control engineer during the design and permitting phase of this 800-acre landfill.

Chemgold, Inc., Imperial County, CA, Chemgold Mine Leach Pad Construction.  Project manager for installation/CQA of geosynthetic lining system for 40-acre heap leach pad for gold mine near Yuma, AZ.

Waste Management of Wisconsin, Delavan, WI, Mallard Ridge Recycling and Disposal Facility Permitting.  Project manager for development of feasibility report and permitting application for 80-acre landfill expansion.

Waste Management of Wisconsin, Franklin, WI, Metro Landfill Gas System Construction.  Project manager for expansion of existing gas system. Expansion consisted of installation of 18 new extraction wells and 3,900 feet of header pipe. Project also included abandonment of 9 existing wells and replacement of 10 wellhead assemblies.

Waste Management of Wisconsin, Germantown, WI, Omega Hills Landfill End Use Plan.  Mr. Scherbert served as Project Engineer responsible for preparing final end use plan for landfill to meet state and local requirements.

Waste Management of Wisconsin, Germantown, WI, Omega Hills Landfill Gas System Construction.  Project manager for installation of 3,900 feet of gas collection header to connect 15 wells to the landfill gas recovery system. The project was designed to improve gas collection for the turbine/generator system.

Waste Management of Wisconsin, Kenosha County, WI, Pheasant Run Landfill Gas System Construction.  Project manager for installation of 9 extraction wells, abandonment of 9 existing wells, replacement of 10 wellhead assemblies, and installation of 1,100 of header pipe. The improvements to the system provided additional sources of gas to the turbine/generator system.

Chemical Waste Management, Model City, NY, Model City Facility Cover Design.  Lead project engineer for design of geosynthetic and clay cover for hazardous waste landfill.

Chemical Waste Management, Kettleman City, CA, Kettleman Hills Cell Design.  Lead project engineer for design of Phases II and III of this hazardous waste facility, which included a double synthetic liner system and leachate extraction facilities.

Waste Management, Florida, Ohio, Georgia, Alabama, TruGreen Facility Audits.  Mr. Scherbert served as Project Engineer responsible for conducting environmental due diligence audits at numerous lawncare facilities prior to acquisition by Waste Management.

Black Hawk County, IA, Black Hawk County Landfill Cover Design.  Lead project engineer for final cover design and closure plan for hazardous waste landfill.

USEPA, New Lyme, OH, New Lyme Landfill Cover Design.  Lead project engineer for design of RCRA composite cover system for an EPA Superfund site.

Chemical Waste Management, Ft. Wayne, IN, Adams Center Landfill CQA.  Mr. Scherbert served as Field Engineer and Inspector responsible for providing clay liner inspection, including grade documentation and compaction testing for Phase II-B at this hazardous waste landfill.

Publications and Presentations

Scherbert, Gary, International Solid Waste Management Practices, Southwest Virginia Solid Waste Management Association Annual Conference, Roanoke, VA, 2001

Scherbert, G., Kearsley-Pratt, B., Brisbane Landfill - Design Modifications Based On Actual Construction Experience, 4th National Hazardous and Solid Waste Convention, Brisbane, Australia, 1998

Scherbert, G., Boehm, R., Glendale Landfill Test Cover Program, Waste Tech '97, Phoenix, AZ, 1997

Scherbert, G., Donovan, R., Glendale Landfill Design, American Water Works Association Regional Symposium, Laughlin, NV, 1996