Protecting the financial interests of educational institutions.
Expert waste and recycling consulting services, exclusively for school districts, colleges, universities, and private schools throughout Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
CORE SERVICES
We draw on years of experience managing waste and recycling contracts for educational institutions. Having worked for North America’s largest waste management firm, we understand exactly how the business works.
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We conduct a thorough review of your current contract, any applicable amendments and/or modifications, master service list, and 6-12 months’ worth of invoices.
Through this review period — which is preceded and followed by several virtual meetings — we identify areas for improvement and immediate-term opportunities for cost savings.
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Comprehensive audits are complex and tedious—yet extremely valuable depending on your program. Our team will come to you and conduct a thorough review of your current systems, processes, and program.
Through the audit, your entity will receive actionable insights that will result in decreased costs, improved efficiencies, and increased diversion rates.
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Solicitations make or break a public entity’s budget - we’ve read, assessed, and responded to countless.
We assist in developing a solicitation tailored to your specific needs and that protects your financial interests. Most solicitations are not written to fully protect the entity’s financial position or to account for unforeseen future needs and costs. We’ve seen it all, and are prepared to work with your team to develop, solicit, and execute an agreement that meets your unique needs and protects your budget.
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We help design, implement, and manage practical recycling programs tailored to your needs and sustainability goals. Recycling programs aren’t just environmentally friendly—they help reduce waste collection costs.
Practicality — blended with aspirational goals — is key to developing a recycling program that actually works.
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The thought of renegotiating your contract is daunting. We’re here to help.
We know where your account manager has discretion and flexibility to negotiate, and we put that knowledge to work for you so you receive the most competitive terms, conditions, and rates. You deserve a fair contract, and we’re here to procure one for you on your behalf.
"Public and private funds should be directed to meaningful capital projects and actual education initiatives, not expensive overhead."
John B. Eliades, Founder & Principal Consultant
East Coast Waste Consultants was founded to protect the financial interests of educational institutions.
We’ve spent years in the industry and are intimately familiar with the business. Our core belief is that—to the greatest extent possible—public and private funds should be directed to meaningful capital projects and actual education initiatives, not expensive overhead.
Waste hauling firms are sophisticated. We level the playing field.
How we work with you.
Every engagement begins with listening.
1. DISCOVERY
We gather and review your contract, any amendments and modifications, invoices, and master service list to understand your services and identify inconsistencies.
2. AUDIT
We conduct a comprehensive, in-person audit to identify cost-saving opportunities and make specific recommendations.
3. presentation
We present clear recommendations, model the full impact of the proposed adjustments, and develop a list of short and long-term action items.
4. IMplementation
Depending on your needs, we offer to assist with implementing changes and will negotiate on your behalf. We leverage our industry knowledge to produce measurable outcomes.
Your institution deserves expert representation.
Contact us today to learn what our expertise can mean for your budget.