What We Do

Landfills and Solid Waste

We fulfill your vision through the quality of the end-product. Our landfill design and construction management professionals provide the utmost care and competent expertise to meet and exceed your expectations. Our team of engineers, specialists, and field personnel is thoroughly familiar with all technical aspects and regulatory requirements applicable to solid waste management facilities. Our in-depth knowledge of federal, state, county and local regulatory requirements allow us to streamline the regulatory approval process and meet the project schedule.

Our design professionals, survey crews, trained field personnel and an ASTM certified laboratory conveniently fulfill your need for multifaceted services through a single project management team. Through prudent planning, cost-effective designs, and high quality professional services, FPA has established a solid reputation with numerous Authorities and Counties responsible for municipal solid waste landfills. Our services that extend from design to operation, include the following:

Planning and Design
  • New Landfills
  • Landfill Expansions – Vertical, Horizontal, and Infill
  • Closure and Post Closure Plans / Financial Plans
  • Landfill mining, reclamation and redevelopment
  • Transfer Stations
  • Feasibility Studies; geotechnical investigations, analysis, and design; Stability Analysis
  • Slurry Cut-off Walls
  • Leachate Collection and Conveyance Systems
  • Stormwater Management Systems
  • Financing Procurement through NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust
Construction Engineering
  • Resident Engineering Services
  • Contract Administration
  • Quality Control/Quality Assurance
  • Monitoring and Reporting
  • Demolition Planning and Oversight
Testing Services

Quality Assurance Services for Earthwork, Liner Installation, Fill Compaction, Testing of Geosynthetics, Concrete, Reinforcement Steel, In-Place Density, Interface Friction, and Soil Permeability

Permitting and Compliance Monitoring
  • Solid Waste Facility Permits and Renewals
  • Permit Modifications including Landfill
  • Disruption Permits
  • Landfill Redevelopment Including Golf Courses and Solar Installations
  • Solid Waste Management Plan Amendments
  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Landfill Gas Services
  • Permit Compliance Monitoring for landfill gas and stormwater management systems
  • Operation and Maintenance Manuals
  • Operational Consultation and Problem Resolution/Remediation
  • Capacity Analysis and Optimization, Annual Reports, Closure Plan Updates/Financial Reports
  • Air, water, and other land use permits
Our Team Leaders

Delivering on Your Vision

David Calnan

Senior Vice President
Construction Engineering

David Calnan

Senior Vice President
Construction Engineering

Michael Schappert

Technical Discipline Manager
Field Services and Materials Testing

Our Clients