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Solving waste challenges to safeguard our future

Waste Management Services

Managing waste for a green and sustainable future

Around the globe, countries are growing; populations are expanding, cities are extending their sprawl, and resources are consumed at increasing rates. Nowhere else is this more apparent than in Asia the worlds fastest evolving region, where rapid socio-economic developments have resulted in a dramatic increase in waste production every year. Tackling this waste is essential. Left unmanaged, household, commercial and industrial waste can pollute our land, contaminate our water, foul our air and facilitate the spread of disease. Waste, and more specifically, its final destination, is often considered a controversial topic. Managing waste is not an easy task, encompassing issues from the generation of waste to its final disposal which includes collection, transport, processing, treatment, recycling, disposal, monitoring, and public awareness. Waste management infrastructure needs to be effectively managed especially in urban areas of Asias cities, which are amongst the most densely populated in the world, and the rural regions often lack significant means to ensure proper waste treatment and disposal. By approaching the challenge from an integrated perspective, AECOM can help to mitigate the sustainability issues associated with rapid development and contribute in safeguarding our environmental resources for the future.

Providing Sustainable Environmental Solutions AECOM is a leading worldwide environmental services provider serving private and government clients by providing sustainable environmental solutions to meet compliance, business and operational needs. Our experienced environmental management staff addresses client projects across the full business life cycle from project planning, development and operation, to site remediation, restoration and reuse, through a comprehensive array of professional services, including: Air quality and noise pollution control Asbestos survey and abatement Ecology and natural resources Environmental and social impact assessment Environmental, health and safety Green building modeling and certification Permitting and planning of new development and infrastructure Remediation Sustainability and environmental management strategy Waste management Water quality assessment

Cover Image: Integrated Waste Management Facilities (IWMF) Phase 1, Hong Kong

Operation of a Sanitary Landfill, Indonesia

West Kowloon Transfer Station, Hong Kong

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Our approach to waste management

At AECOM, our professionals work seamlessly with clients to enhance the regulatory, technical, practical and logistical aspects of waste management; using the most advanced engineering and technology solutions in the solid waste management industry today. We provide a comprehensive scope of waste management services, ranging from projects that study the inception of waste to its disposal. Our waste management services include: - Engineering Support Services Waste to Energy Facilities Waste Transfer Stations Landfill Design Services Material Recovery Facilities

Waste-to-Energy Facilities AECOM supports clients in the development of technically sound designs for waste-to-energy facilities that reduces energy consumption and emissions of pollutants. Different options of engineering design are considered, as well as to navigate environmental regulations and formulate public involvement plans. Our vast experience with sophisticated incineration and anaerobic digestion system designs means that clients receive value-focused and easy-to-operate systems, with demonstrated equipment and technologies.

- Integrated Waste Management Planning - Transaction Advisory Services

Engineering support services

We have partnered with many clients to offer a wide range of feasibility studies and design services including: - Calculation of waste arising forecasts - Development of feasible technologies in material recovery and recycling - Evaluation of different procurement options - Formulation of public consultation strategy - Provision of cost estimation for the project - Preliminary design and operation recommendations - Preparation of tender documents - Tender evaluation
Municipal Waste to Energy Project, China

Waste Transfer Stations The waste transfer station is an important component in any efficient waste management system. AECOM has extensive experience in planning, design, and construction of some of the worlds largest strategic transfer stations.

Landfill Design Services Many factors affect landfill site selection and design approaches, including land use compatibility, wetland impacts, regulatory permitting requirements and community interaction. AECOM works closely with our clients to help make the best decision possible when selecting a design approach. Our complete scope of services includes site investigations; permit modification; linear and cap design; leachate collection and removal system; phased construction and operational sequencing; operating and reporting plans; gas management; surface water management; closure plans; financial assurance estimates; and end use plans.

Material Recovery Facilities AECOMs resource recovery service is to help clients develop solutions in dealing with solid waste that are environmentally sound and economically viable. Our past experience has provided us the opportunity to develop systems ranging from target segments of the waste stream, such as food and yard waste composting to fully integrated systems, such as Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF) or Transfer Facilities that receives, separates and prepares recyclable materials for marketing to end-user manufacturers. In addition, we assess the merits and cost effectiveness of various resource recovery options as an alternative to land disposal.

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Integrated Waste Management Planning AECOM has extensive experience working with government agencies to address areas of solid waste management planning. In determining planning directions, we address types of waste and the quantity, commodity pricing and disposal practices. Regulatory agency requirements, alternative plans, and cost-effective analyses of the alternatives are also included as influential factors. As a result, the client receives a comprehensive waste management plan. The success of any solid waste management and recycling program is linked directly to the communitys level of acceptance and participation. AECOM has helped to create strong and credible community relations programs which pave the way for success by fostering a two-way communication between municipal officials and local citizens.

Waste Management System

Service Area Geographies Demographics Waste Generation Waste Composition System Configurations Waste Flows System Costs System Revenues System Income Statements Cash Flow Summaries Performance Metrics
AECOMs In-house Financial Decision-support Model on Waste Management Planning

Professional teams with innovative solutions

AECOM has a team of dedicated multi-disciplinary environmental professionals; with some of the most innovative and forward-thinking waste management technology and solutions in the industry. From planning and permitting to design and construction, our scientists and engineers continuously search for the best available solutions for solid waste management. Key features of AECOMs waste services include: Clear recognition and agreement with clients on strategic objectives and priorities supported by a documented project and development plan Formulation of public engagement plan to accommodate public concerns and reconcile conflicting view to facilitate smooth implementation of the project Innovative and cost-effective approach in comprehensive management and facility operation Proven track record in successful delivery of large scale projects Project management practice such as risk management, cost control and procurement strategies Sound project management to ensure project quality and timely submission of deliverables Strong relationships with clients based on trust and mutual understanding

Transaction Advisory Services AECOM provides a professional transaction advisory service in supporting potential investments in the waste treatment and waste to energy businesses. We believe there is high potential for green investment in Asia, and in many of the waste treatment industries they are still at relatively early stages of the lifecycles and can offer investors a high-yield in investment opportunities. We advise on whether the target facilities operational performance can reach its targeted productivity or efficiency, while reducing costs, energy consumption, pollution and waste. Our scope of services includes: Assessment of the risks and opportunities of the target investment Comprehensive studies on operational and technical capability Comprehensive review of the companys business plan Projected market conditions and the industry/competition

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Engineering Support Services

Integrated Waste Management Facilities (IWMF) Phase 1 - Feasibility Study
Location: Hong Kong Client: Environmental Protection Department

Organic Waste Treatment Facilities, Phase 1 Feasibility Study

Location: Hong Kong Client: Environmental Protection Department

The study comprised an overall investigation of technical feasibility, preliminary design, site selection, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of a proposed 3,000-tonne-per-day (tpd) municipal waste treatment facility. The Phase 1 of IWMF would be designed to include an advanced thermal incineration plant of 2,800 tpd equipped with energy recovery capabilities together with a sorting/recycling plant of 200 tpd.

The collected source-segregated organic waste (a capacity of 200 tpd), will be treated by means of anaerobic digestion followed by a composting process for the production of compost, while the biogas generated from the anaerobic digestion process will be used for generation of electricity. AECOMs scope of services under this project included: i) Engineering feasibility and environmental impact assessment (EIA) studies; ii) Tender document preparation and tender evaluation; and iii) Contract documents preparation.

Development of an Incineration Bottom Ash (IBA) Recycling Plant based on the DBOO Scheme
Location: Singapore Client: National Environment Agency

Disposal Facility Design for the South East New Territories (SENT) Landfill
Location: Hong Kong Client: Green Valley Landfill Ltd.

The project was to conduct a comprehensive cost benefit analysis (CBA) study on incinerator bottom ash (IBA) recycling, structure the regulatory and quality regime(s) and prepare a contract for a private sector company to develop an incinerator bottom ash (IBA) recycling plant based on a design-build-own-operate (DBOO) scheme. A key scope of study was to structure and propose a take-or-pay or other financial arrangement to ensure that the DBOO scheme addresses all of the Governments needs while remaining attractive to investors and bidders.

AECOM developed process detail design, equipment specifications and procurement assistance for a landfill leachate treatment system and air pollution control equipment for the contractor in Hong Kong. To cope with the corrosion/humidity concerns of a sub-tropical environment, AECOM designed a leachate treatment system which could handle high leachate generation rates and provided extensive training to ensure local operators could operate the highly automated facility.

Engineering Design Services for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills in China

Location: Foshan, Huizhou and Jiujiang - China Client: Veolia Environment

Program Management for the Development of a Biodiesel Plant

Location: Hong Kong AECOM was appointed by a biodiesel company to be the Project Manager for the construction of a 100,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) biodiesel plant in Hong Kong. The plant will utilize and convert a multi-feedstock, which consists of Waste Cooking Oil (WCO), Grease Trap Waste (GTW), Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) and animal fats into useful products, offering cleaner alternative diesel fuel to Hong Kong and European markets.

AECOM was appointed by the client to provide engineering design services for various municipal solid waste landfills in China. Key services include: i) Site investigation; ii) Preliminary design of the landfill; iii) Airspace and material balance calculations; iv) Construction level drawings; and v) Construction assistance.

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Integrated Waste Management Planning

Refurbishment and Modification of West Kowloon Transfer Station Feasibility Study
Location: Hong Kong Client: Environmental Protection Department

Integrated Waste Management Planning to Support Sustainable Development of Jurong Lake District
Location: Singapore Client: Urban Redevelopment Authority

AECOM was appointed to undertake an end-of-contract condition survey and a technical feasibility study to give recommendations on modification & upgrade requirements, as well as on improvements to be made in the follow-on contract. The scope of refurbishment study includes investigation of the marketing and contractual arrangements for the sale of Lipofit, an oily by-product recovered from the Grease Trap Waste (GTW) which can be recycled as biodiesel.

As part of AECOMs masterplanning services for the development of Jurong Lake District, various waste management scenarios were evaluated with all environmental and sustainability implications taken into account. The key issues that have a bearing on development waste management plan were included to form part of AECOMs in-house Sustainable Systems Integration Model (SSIM) which served as a designing tool to optimize aspects of economic, social and environmental health and help achieve exemplary status as a sustainable district.

Planning and Site Review of the South East Kowloon Material Recovery and Transfer Station
Location: Hong Kong Client: Environmental Protection Department

Improvement, Operation and Maintenance of Kowloon Bay Pilot Composting Plant

Location: Hong Kong Ultimate Client: Electrical and Mechanical Services Department

AECOM was appointed to operate the Kowloon Bay Pilot Composting Plant and provide advice on the optimization of the in-vessel composting system. The overall objective of the project was to promote source-segregation and recycling of food waste among commercial & industrial establishments in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of the full scale Organic Waste Treatment Facilities.

The project was to undertake planning and site review for the development of a marine-based material recovery and transfer station with a capacity of about 3,000 tpd. A key part of the project was to study the cost and benefit of territorial collection, transfer and disposal of waste arising under three waste management scenarios and to strategically formulate the future Refuse Transfer Station (RTS) network and collection arrangement.

Integrated Solid Waste Management Blueprint for a region in Malaysia

Location: Malaysia Client: Federal Government of Malaysia

AECOM was engaged to develop an integrated solid waste management blueprint for a region in Malaysia. The blueprint seeks to establish a cost effective, environmentally sound, practical, long term sustainable solid waste management system for the area with a 1.35 million population.

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Transaction Advisory Service

Technical and Commercial Due Diligence of Waste Treatment Facilities
Location: South Korea AECOM was commissioned by a global investment bank to conduct technical and commercial due diligence of four waste treatment companies in South Korea. Key scope of services delivered include: technology evaluation, process review, operations and personnel review, regulatory landscape and market analysis, business growth review, capex and opex review for 10 years.

Municipal Waste to Energy Project

Location: China Client: Asian Development Bank (ADB)

AECOM was commissioned by ADB to provide technical assistance (TA) to support ADBs first loan in private sector municipal solid waste management project. AECOM supported China Everbright International Ltd. (CEIL) to: undertake technical due diligence to evaluate the performance of the facilities assist CEIL in developing the environmental and social management system (ESMS) disseminate lessons learned to ADBs developing member countries (DMCs) to encourage wider use of clean waste-to-energy technologies.

CEIL is a leading waste treatment project developer in China and has got a US$200 million loan from ADB to fund its waste-to-energy plants in the country.

Bandung Waste-to-Energy Project

Location: Indonesia Client: Indonesian Infrastructure Initiative/ Australian Agency for International Development

Technical Due Diligence in Support of Acquisition of Anaerobic Digestion Facilities

Location: China AECOM was commissioned by a corporate investor to conduct rapid due diligence assessment of two municipal solid waste treatment plants in Shanghai and Beijing being constructed by a Chinese waste management company. Both plants apply Anaerobic Digestion technologies as the major component for MSW treatment. The main objective of this study is to evaluate technical feasibility of the facilities, as well as highlighting key issues and potential risks to the future operation of facilities.

AECOM was appointed to carry out an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) project under the Indonesia Infrastructure Initiative (IndII) to assess technical and commercial due diligence for a WtE facility in Indonesia. The key objectives of the Assignment were to (i) conduct a technical study of the Project, including the viability of the technology selected; and (ii) provide an opinion on whether the financial estimate provided in the project is reasonable.

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OUR ASIA OPERATIONS

In Asia, AECOM is the largest design, planning, engineering and environmental consultant with approximately 5,000 team members across the Asia region. We offer our clients a truly integrated suite of services that address complex project challenges and deliver local service excellence that reflects our global knowledge and expertise. With a broad range of skills and disciplines, we offer a full spectrum of services in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Southeast Asia and India. Our capabilities include:
Architecture Building Engineering Construction Services Design + Planning Economics Energy Environment Geotechnical Government Mining Oil + Gas Planning, Cost, Consultancy Program Management Project Management and Construction Management Transportation Urban Development Water

About AECOM AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the worlds built, natural and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in approximately 125 countries and has annual revenue in excess of $7.0 billion. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.

Key offices in Asia: Hong Kong (Asia Headquarters) 9/F, Grand Central Plaza, Tower 2, 138 Shatin Rural Committee Road, Shatin, Hong Kong Delhi 9th Floor, Infinity Tower C, DLF Cyber City, DLF PhaseII Gurgaon 122 002, Haryana, India Shanghai 36-38/F Wheelock Square, 1717 West Nanjing Road, Shanghai, China 200040 Singapore 300 Beach Road, #03-00 The Concourse, Singapore 199555 Contact us: askasia@aecom.com

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