Food Waste Depackaging & Recovery

Today over 40 million tons of food waste end up in US landfills each year. This represents 60% of all landfill methane emissions. But there is a better way.

SES can divert food waste from landfill and reuse 100% of the food waste product – even the packaging. The organic material is captured and transformed into sustainable assets like composting mulch and nutrient-rich soil. The packaging material is separated and processed into Alternative Engineered Fuels that replace traditional fossil fuels. Even the water is captured and reused in the composting process. Nothing leaves the site, making this a true zero waste solution.SES facilities can receive palletized loads, truckloads, compactors, and roll-offs.
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Whether handling recalled foods, off-spec foods, expired foods, pet foods, or routine waste streams, SES provides the infrastructure, expertise, and verified documentation you need to achieve true zero waste to landfill.

‍ZERO WASTE REPORTING: SES provides comprehensive reporting on all materials received, giving our customers verifiable documentation that waste was diverted from landfills.

Advanced Processing Technology & High Volume Capacity

• HIGH VOLUME CAPACITY: Our high-capacity facilities can de-package and process 20 tons of food waste per hour, efficiently handling projects of any scope and size.
• 100% MATERIAL RECOVERY: Organics are diverted to composting facilities, while packaging materials are processed into alternative fuels that replace fossil fuels in industrial applications.
• COST CONSIDERATIONS: SES processing costs are competitive with traditional disposal methods, many clients achieve cost-neutral and cost-positive results.
• MEET SUSTAINABILITY GOALS: All material streams are documented for landfill diversion, giving you measurable progress toward your sustainability goals.

Verified Zero Waste Outcomes

When waste arrives at an SES facility and processed for beneficial reuse, the materials are no longer classified as solid waste under EPA regulations. Instead, it becomes Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials (NHSMs) - a new resource with a productive purpose. This isn't just semantics, it's a fundamental shift that reduces your regulatory burden, lowers your disposal costs, and repurposes your materials as alternative fuels, compost feedstocks, or recycled commodities.SES provides comprehensive landfill diversion solutions through five strategically-located facilities and a nationwide network. We transform diverse waste streams into valuable resources - reducing landfill exposure, lowering disposal costs, and advancing corporate sustainability goals without disrupting your operations.

NO LONGER CONSIDERED SOLID WASTE: Non-recyclabale materials become clean-burning alternative fuels, while organics are converted into composting soils or bio-diesel fuels - all displacing fossil fuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.