Sarah Gustitus-Graham, Ph.D., P.E. (Florida) was awarded the 2023 40 Under 40 Award from Waste360 on February 1, 2023.

Sarah is an Engineer based in Florida who focuses on solid waste management. She offers broad experience in landfill design, hydrologic and geotechnical investigations, bench-scale and modeling studies of liner and cover systems, landfill gas management, waste composition studies, and cost-benefit analysis. As a doctoral student, Sarah received a fellowship from the Environmental Research and Education Foundation, the leading institution funding solid waste management research. She also serves as a Young Professionals Co-Chair for the Florida Sunshine Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA).

Waste360''s prestigious 2023 40 Under 40 Award honors the next generation of leaders who are shaping the future of the waste and recycling industry. Sarah was chosen as one of the top 40 awarded young professionals in the industry, out of hundreds of nominations. Winners include those involved in every part of the waste and recycling industry, including haulers, municipalities, composters, recycling professionals, policymakers, and product suppliers.

Serving more than 90,000 professionals worldwide, Waste360 provides information and education and hosts events and commerce opportunities for the solid waste, recycling, organics, and sustainable communities; the organization plays a critical role in connecting professionals across the industry.

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