Ashley Ramsey
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Ashley Ramsey
Ashley is a trusted advisor to municipalities, regulatory agencies, and private-sector clients who recognize her as a leader in developing and executing integrated solid waste management plans and environmental compliance programs across multiple states and at large-scale industrial and federal facilities.
On behalf of clients, Ashley integrates strategic planning and stakeholder engagement with her deep understanding of environmental regulations to deliver practical, data-driven solutions for complex waste management challenges. Her technical expertise spans integrated solid waste and materials management master planning; waste characterization; operational assessments of convenience centers, transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), and landfills; permitting; regulatory compliance; feasibility assessments; and rate and cost-of-service studies. She also conducts operational due diligence to assess infrastructure and regulatory compliance, recommend improvements, and support post-acquisition integration.
Ashley has led and supported multiple statewide solid waste planning initiatives in the Eastern United States and Caribbean, tailoring solutions to meet diverse regulatory frameworks and state-specific needs. She has helped clients develop and implement regulated waste management compliance programs, in addition to executing Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for facilities throughout the southeastern United States. She has managed environmental compliance programs for more than 30 landfills and transfer stations, as well as for multiple large-scale industrial and federal sites, helping clients adhere to evolving environmental standards and supporting their long-term sustainability goals.
Beyond her solid waste expertise, Ashley has directed numerous environmental site assessments and overseen soil, sediment, and groundwater investigations. She has helped design and implement various remedies across the Southeast, supporting clients as they navigate complex regulatory landscapes and effectively mitigate environmental risks.
Ashley is active in the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), serves on their Young Professional Steering Committee, and is a graduate of the organization’s Young Professional Leadership Academy. She is affiliated with the Georgia, Caribbean, and Tennessee SWANA Chapters. She also chairs The University of Tennessee Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Science Advisory Board. A frequent presenter at state and national conferences, Ashley shares insights on waste management innovation, environmental stewardship, and emerging trends in sustainability and circular economy practices.
Memberships/Certifications
Geologist in Training
Practice of Geology, ASBOG, Passing Score
Fundamentals of Geology, ASBOG, Passing Score
Professional Website: www.linkedin.com/in/ashleybramsey
Research Interests
solid waste and materials management, environmental permitting and compliance, and site assessment.
Education
M.S., Geology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 2018 B.S., Geology, Baylor University, Waco, TX, 2015
