US manufacturing facilities generate significant volumes of waste - process scrap, packaging, wood waste, off-spec materials, and more. For decades, the landfill was the default answer. That's changing fast.
Sustainability Mandates: Corporate sustainability commitments are no longer limited to Fortune 500 headquarters. Mid-market and contract manufacturers are increasingly required by their customers to document waste diversion rates, demonstrate environmental performance, and meet zero-waste-to-landfill targets. Without a credible program, manufacturers risk supply chain exposure.
ISO 14001:2026: The first major update to ISO 14001 in over a decade was released in April 2026. The new standard puts greater emphasis on measurable environmental outcomes - not just having a plan in place. Waste management is one of the most visible and quantifiable parts of the ISO standard. SES provides comprehensive reporting on all materials received, giving our customers verifiable documentation that waste was diverted from landfill.
Rising Transportation & Landfill Costs: Landfill disposal costs increase every year. Waste streams that haven't been optimized cost more than they should, and some of what's going to landfill has real value as alternative fuel, recycled commodities, or beneficial reuse. At SES, our landfill diversion programs don't just solve a compliance problem, they lower costs for our customers.
ACCEPTING ALL NON HAZARDOUS WASTE PROFILES: Wood Pallets & Crating, Plastic Packaging & Film, Metal Scrap, Plastics Components, Trim, Off-Spec & Rejected Parts, Rubber Seals & Gaskets, Foam & Insulation Scrap, Cardboard & Industrial Packaging, Assembly Line Waste, Proprietary Parts (Assured Destruction), Electronic Components & Wiring Scrap, All Manufacturing Byproducts
SES works directly with automotive manufacturers and their supply chains to build sustainable waste programs that meet landfill diversion mandates and reuse 100% of the material. As a company, SES has repurposed and diverted over 250,000 tons of industrial waste from landfill.
Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials (NHSM): When waste arrives at an SES facility and processed for beneficial reuse, the materials are no longer classified as solid waste. Instead, the materials become a NHSM, a new resource with a productive purpose. This fundamental shift reduces your regulatory burden, lowers your disposal costs, and repurposes your material.
Nationwide Reach & Rapid Response: With six zero waste facilities and a nationwide partner network, SES can pickup and process any waste stream in the United States within 24 hours.
100% Landfill Diversion: SES transforms diverse waste streams into valuable resources - reducing landfill exposure, lowering disposal costs, and advancing corporate sustainability goals without disrupting your operations. SES processes materials for 100% beneficial reuse through Alternative Engineered Fuels (AEFs), Organics Processing and Composting, Industrial Recycling, and other Beneficial Reuse applications.
Zero Waste Reporting: SES provides comprehensive reporting on all materials received, giving our customers verifiable documentation that waste was diverted from landfills.
SES offers free waste stream assessments for US manufacturers and suppliers - no obligation, no guesswork. Just a "simplified" assessment of where your waste program stands and what it takes to achieve your landfill diversion goals.
