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  • For more than 30 years, HF&H Consultants has helped over 400 local governments have successful solid waste, water and wastewater programs

  • For more than 30 years, HF&H Consultants has helped over 400 local governments have successful solid waste, water and wastewater programs

  • For more than 30 years, HF&H Consultants has helped over 400 local governments have successful solid waste, water and wastewater programs

  • For more than 30 years, HF&H Consultants has helped over 400 local governments have successful solid waste, water and wastewater programs

  • For more than 30 years, HF&H Consultants has helped over 400 local governments have successful solid waste, water and wastewater programs

  • For more than 30 years, HF&H Consultants has helped over 400 local governments have successful solid waste, water and wastewater programs

  • For more than 30 years, HF&H Consultants has helped over 400 local governments have successful solid waste, water and wastewater programs

  • For more than 30 years, HF&H Consultants has helped over 400 local governments have successful solid waste, water and wastewater programs

  • For more than 30 years, HF&H Consultants has helped over 400 local governments have successful solid waste, water and wastewater programs

Managing Tomorrow’s Resources Today

Recycling & Solid Waste

Procurement and Contract Services

We manage RFP processes and contract negotiations, implementation, and ongoing management for collection, processing, and disposal services.

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Procurement and Contract Services

Cost-of-Service and Rate Studies

We evaluate contractor compensation adjustment applications, financial statements, and operation records, and develop rates for services.

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Cost-of-Service and Rate Studies

Compliance Reviews and Audits

We provide in-depth reviews of contractor compliance with your agreement, including fee, tonnage, and billings audits.

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Compliance Reviews and Audits

Strategic and Diversion Planning Services

We develop strategic plans for management of solid waste systems, sustainability funding, and achievement of zero waste.

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Strategic and Diversion Planning Services

Water & Wastewater

Rate and Connection Fee Studies

We develop rates, rate designs, and connection fees to ensure revenue stability and rate payer equity.

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Rate and Connection Fee Studies

Financial Plans and Cost-of-Service Analysis

We develop strategic financial plans and cost-of-service analyses to ensure long-term funding of operations, capital improvements, and reserves.

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Financial Plans and Cost-of-Service Analysis

Cost Allocation Studies

We develop highly defensible allocation formulas for a variety of costs including public safety, stormwater, recycled water, and regional facilities.

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Cost Allocation Studies

Litigation Support

We assist attorneys in dispute resolution, in negotiations over service contracts, and in regulatory compliance proceedings.

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Litigation Support

Recent Project Highlights

Castro Valley Sanitary District

Sewer Rate and Cost-of-Service Study (2019)

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Various Jurisdictions

SB 1383 Compliance Planning
(2017-Present)

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Legislative Update

Legislative Update – October 2025

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Events and Presentations

Register for Resilient Utility Rate Setting Webinar with HF&H and Jarvis Fay

Join Us! May 29, 2025, 10:00-11:30 am Is your agency making the leap to raise rates? You are not alone

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Blog

🚨 Urgent: CARB Proposes Significant Changes to Advanced Clean Fleets Regulations — Public Comment Deadline April 17

California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) is considering amendments to the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) and Low Carbon Fuel Standard regulations, with a public comment deadline of Friday, April 17, 2026.

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