STERLING Philosophy

STERLING has become the consultant of choice in such diverse areas as landfill design and closure, beneficial use determinations (BUDs), environmental assessments and compliance evaluations, hydrogeologic studies, litigation support and siting/remedial investigations. STERLING measures its success in terms of the significant repeat business with existing clients and newly obtained work or referral from existing clients.

STERLING's success is based on its five corporate strengths:

• Technical Competence
  STERLING's technical competence consists of professionals in integrated disciplines including: geology, hydrogeology, environmental permitting, civil and environmental engineering and computer-aided drafting and design. These resources benefit STERLING's clients through our in-house ability to assemble highly competent project teams and demonstrated ability to take advantage of a multi-discipline approach to a project. STERLING's senior staff have experience in the public and private sectors, as well as in academia and industry.
• Project Management
  STERLING is unique in the field in that all project work is personally directed by the company’s principal, Mark P. Millspaugh, P.E., who has over 25 years experience in the fields of solid and hazardous waste management and environmental permitting. Mr. Millspaugh provides the hands-on guidance needed to manage clients’ environmental and engineering needs.
• Client Advocacy
  STERLING's approach to addressing complex environmental issues and projects is to strategically manage and tactically control the permitting and/or regulatory approval process. Careful management of the permit review and approval process is key to our success in obtaining permits for our clients. STERLING staff pride themselves on being true advocates for clients. We work diligently to represent the client’s best interests before regulators, municipalities, investors and the public.
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  STERLING is committed to creating the greatest value for our clients. Our professionals provide quality consulting/engineering services and, because of our size and philosophy, STERLING looks for and is able to suggest and implement innovative solutions and strategies to solving environmental problems. At times, STERLING may form partnerships with clients, resulting in unique methods of delivering services.
• Viewing Waste Materials as a Marketable Commodity
  STERLING recognizes that waste materials often have potential as marketable commodities or can be utilized beneficially. When possible, STERLING develops solid waste management solutions that create significant value for its clients, while minimizing their long-term liability. STERLING has successfully identified beneficial construction applications for certain waste materials, resulting in the clients being paid for the use of the material rather than paying for its management or disposal. STERLING has also developed landfill construction, operational and closure programs that utilize solid waste as cover materials, thus avoiding the need to purchase earth materials at prevailing market prices.