Roger E. Merritt, Jr. is a senior solid waste management consultant with nearly 30 years of experience across the public and private sectors. A former leader at Waste Management Inc., Prince George’s County, and the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority, Roger is recognized for driving major cost savings, operational excellence, and employee development. Today, he advises international stakeholders on sustainable waste management practices across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).