Mr. Dieleman is a Project Manager with SCS Engineer’s Sustainable Materials Management Division. Brent has 19 years of solid waste planning experience, including 10 years helping communities develop and execute solid waste management plans and 15 years managing and directing waste characterization studies and audits. Mr. Dieleman’s planning experience includes short- and long-term solid waste planning services, including evaluating current solid waste infrastructure/identifying new infrastructure/facility needs, exploring funding sources, developing zero waste plans, engaging stakeholders and building consensus for waste diversion initiatives, conducting public education and outreach with an emphasis on equity considerations, recycling technical assistance, analyzing organics management technologies, measuring recycling contamination, and researching industry trends. Brent has a degree in Environmental Studies and is a certified TRUE Zero Waste Advisor by the Green Building Certification.