Understanding costs, revenue and asset value is critical to making financially sound decisions concerning solid waste utilities. R. W. Beck brings this understanding to each of our projects as our financial and appraisal teams emphasize independence and the ability to provide clients with sound and accurate analyses.

Some of the most important decisions affecting the long-term health and stability of organizations are made during financial planning efforts. The ability of rate structure to cover both short- and long-term costs is a basic requirement. Project funding is another area where careful analysis is critical. As pressures continue to mount from increased customer demand and new regulatory mandates, the need to operate under a thoroughly conceived plan becomes even more significant.

R. W. Beck is a leading provider of financial studies and analyses to public utility systems that help alleviate these concerns. We have developed a broad variety of rate models that allow solid waste clients to determine cost-of-service and design rates that maintain financial integrity while encouraging waste reduction and recycling. When appropriate, we work in other options, such as variable rates and Pay-As-You-Throw programs.

Our experience ranges from strategic and tactical system planning to cost-of-service and financial planning. However, unlike most firms that perform these studies, we bring hands-on operational expertise to our projects which gives us the unique ability to understand solid waste systems from the inside out. When combined with our financial, accounting, and rate setting knowledge, we are able to generate accurate and equitable rate structures that are realistic and implementable.

Our financial expertise also includes asset appraisals. Knowing the value and condition of your solid waste facility provides options that can benefit your customers from a service and financial perspective. Our certified appraisers produce reports that comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), resulting in fair and accurate data. Among R. W. Beck's staff are two certified Accredited Senior Appraisers, a public utility designation held by less than 30 individuals in the United States.

Contact:
Steve Gates
Senior Vice President
PH 508.935.1884
email