Zero Waste to Landfill

Landfill Diversion Solutions for Any Waste Stream, Any Facility

At Simplified, every waste stream moves through our zero waste funnel. We prevent waste first, reuse & repurpose what remains, and convert to fuel the materials that cannot be recycled. At the end, all materials are reused in a sustainable way and nothing goes to landfill.

zero waste to landfill process funnel
01

Redesign & Reduce

Waste audits and process optimization, including waste walks, cost savings analysis, and certification plans for TRUE, UL 2799, and ISO 14001.

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02

Beneficial Reuse of Materials

Off-spec products, byproducts, and surplus materials get a productive second life, replacing virgin raw materials at their highest and best use.

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03

Recycling & Materials Recovery

Recyclable materials recovered and returned to market, including recoverable materials separated from mixed waste streams.

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04

Organics Recovery

Food waste and organics are diverted to composting and biofuels, with depackaging available to separate organics from packaging.

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05

Waste-to-Fuel Applications

Non-recyclable waste and mixed materials are processed into Alternative Engineered Fuels, which replace fossil fuels and keep waste out of landfills.

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01 · Prevent

Redesign & Reduce

SES starts with a waste walk at your facility, tracing each waste stream back to its source to find where process, packaging, and purchasing can reduce landfill exposure. Next, we create a zero waste action plan and roadmap built around your operations, with a cost savings analysis and roadmap to meet any sustainability credential: TRUE Zero Waste to Landfill, UL 2799, ISO 14001, and more.

  • Waste walks & waste stream audits
  • Identify waste reduction & diversion opportunities
  • Cost savings analysis & value recovery
  • Zero waste action plan & roadmap
  • Custom plans to meet any sustainability credential
  • Led by Six Sigma Black Belts & TRUE Certified Zero Waste to Landfill Advisors
Lean & Green
Process Discipline + Zero Waste to Landfill

SES brings a rare combination to waste management: the process discipline of Lean Six Sigma and the certification of TRUE Zero Waste to Landfill. The result is a “lean & green” waste program that eliminates landfill dependency, maximizes resource recovery, and identifies significant cost savings opportunities.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and TRUE Zero Waste certifications
02 · Reuse

Beneficial Reuse of Materials

SES creates beneficial reuse pathways for materials that would otherwise be landfilled, finding new applications for hard-to-divert materials. Off-spec and expired products, manufacturing byproducts, organics, and packaging all have value when they are matched to the right secondary use.

Major consumer goods, food, and e-commerce brands trust SES to responsibly repurpose their end-of-life materials.

Materials We Find Reuse Pathways For
Food Grease, Fats & Oils
Soaps & Detergents
Health & Hygiene Products
Cleaning Products
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Pet Food & Treats
Beverages & Liquid Products
Off-Spec Ingredients & Raw Materials
  • Reformulation: off-spec & expired products
  • Repurposing: manufacturing & processing byproducts
  • Recovery: organic material & nutrients
  • Reuse: packaging, containers, crates & pallets
  • Energy recovery: biofuels & alternative fuels
03 · Recover

Industrial Recycling & Materials Recovery

SES processes plastics, cardboard, metals, and other industrial materials into market-ready recycled commodities, capturing value and returning it to our customers. We accept loose, baled, or bulk loads, with no pre-sorting required.

Recovered value is passed back to our customers, and every material we receive is covered by full chain-of-custody reporting, giving you verifiable landfill diversion data for sustainability and compliance reporting.

Plastics & Films
PET
HDPE
LDPE & Stretch Film
PP
PVC
PS & EPS Foam
ABS
Mixed Rigid Plastics
Metals
Steel & Iron
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Copper & Brass
Mixed Scrap Metal
Fiber & Other Materials
Corrugated Cardboard (OCC)
Mixed Paper & Paperboard
Wood Pallets
Empty Drums & IBC Totes
  • Broad material acceptance: all plastics, films, foams, corrugated cardboard, metals, and empty drums & totes
  • No pre-sorting required: loose, baled, or bulk loads
  • Value returned to you: recovered commodity value passed back to the customer
  • Tracking & compliance reporting: full chain-of-custody on all materials received
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04 · Organics Recovery

Food Waste Recovery & Depackaging

SES can divert food waste from landfill and reuse 100% of the food waste product, even the packaging. Organic material is captured and transformed into sustainable assets like composting mulch and nutrient-rich soil. Packaging materials are 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.

Common Food Waste Streams
Recalled Foods
Recalled Beverages
Off-Spec Product Runs
Expired Organics
Packaged Foods & Snacks
Bakery & Confectionery
Dairy & Egg Products
Produce
Pet Food
Sauces & Liquid Food Products
  • 100% material recovery: organics to composting, packaging to alternative fuels
  • High volume capacity: 20 tons of food waste depacked per hour, per machine
  • Advanced processing technology: depackagers separate packaging from organics
  • Multiple SES composting facilities & partnerships nationwide
  • Flexible load types: palletized loads, truckloads, compactors & roll-offs
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05 · Waste-to-Fuel

Alternative Engineered Fuels (AEF) for Non-Recyclables

For materials that cannot be recycled or reused, SES creates Alternative Engineered Fuels (AEFs) that replace coal, petcoke, and natural gas in cement kilns and other high-temperature industrial applications. SES's fuel blend is pre-qualified and processed to a kiln-approved profile.

Our program diverts thousands of tons of waste from landfills each year while providing industry with a cleaner, more sustainable energy source. Once waste is converted to fuel, the materials are classified as Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials (NHSMs) under 40 CFR 241.

Common AEF Materials
Non-Recyclables
Mixed Loads
Compactor Waste
Multi-Layer & Laminated Packaging
Contaminated Plastics & Films
Tires
Foam & Rubber
Textiles & Carpet
Wood Waste
Depackaged Food Packaging
  • 100% landfill diversion: zero residual waste, ash incorporated into final product
  • High material acceptance rate: including traditional “non-recyclable” materials
  • Nationwide processing facilities + planned expansion capacity
  • Environmental benefits: AEFs reduce carbon emissions by 30% compared to coal
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SES Documentation

Zero Waste Tracking & Documentation

All material streams are documented for landfill diversion, giving you measurable progress toward your zero waste and sustainability goals.

Certificates of Landfill Diversion
Certificates of Destruction
Chain of Custody Reporting
Photo Documentation
ESG & Sustainability Support
24/7 Security Monitored Facilities
by the Numbers

Why Choose SES for Landfill Diversion?

400,000+
Tons of waste diverted from US landfills
100%
Landfill diversion, verified & reported
6
Zero waste facilities + nationwide network
24 hrs
Pickup response time, nationwide

Verified Zero-Waste-to-Landfill Outcomes

Every SES customer gets full access to waste diversion reporting and security tracking: chain of custody, photo documentation, certificates of destruction, and 24/7 security monitored facilities.

Highly-Certified Zero Waste Advisors

SES pairs Six Sigma Black Belts with TRUE Certified Zero Waste to Landfill Advisors. That “lean and green” combination brings process discipline to your waste program, uncovering cost savings and efficiency gains.

Support to Meet Sustainability Credentials

SES builds the zero waste pathway and supplies the comprehensive documentation and diversion data required for ESG reporting and sustainability credentials like TRUE Zero Waste, UL 2799, and ISO 14001.

Let's Get Started

Ready to go Zero Waste?

Contact SES today for a no-cost waste assessment. No obligation, no guesswork. Just a "simplified" review of your waste program and what it takes to achieve your sustainability goals.
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Email: info@zerowaste-ses.com
Phone: 866-SES-ZERO

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