John Carlton
Solid Waste Program Lead
HDR
John is HDR’s Solid Waste Program Lead based in San Diego, CA. John provides a variety of clients with consulting services based on his 30+ years’ experience as a consultant and as an executive with public-sector authorities. At HDR, John is the national solid waste management planning and consulting practice leader and the Southern California market leader. He has managed or directed services ranging from strategic planning to facility design. In addition to consulting, John has over 12 years of experience in positions as Executive Director and Division Director for two separate public solid waste agencies. John is SWANA’s Planning & Management Technical Division Director and sits on the Solid Waste Committee of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. John is a Registered Professional Engineer in NJ, MD, VA and FL. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Duke University.