SES Opens Second Zero Waste to Landfill Facility in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, MO – Simplified Environmental Solutions LLC(SES), a nationwide leader in landfill diversion solutions, today announced theopening of its second full-service zero waste facility in the Kansas City metroarea. The expansion positions SES to better serve the growing demand forsustainable waste solutions throughout the Midwest, including majormanufacturing hubs across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska.

"Oursecond Kansas City location is a direct response to market demand," saidChad DeGraffenreid, CEO of SES. "We are seeing more manufacturers acrossthe region making sustainability commitments that require zero waste outcomes.”

Thenew SES facility will offer a complete range of landfill diversion services,including non-hazardous materials processing, industrial recycling, and assureddestruction of finished goods. The facility will also process non-recyclable materialsinto alternative fuels for industrial applications, a direct offset to coal andnatural gas.

“Weare pleased to see responsible waste management solutions growing in the KansasCity market,” said Michael Eaton, Executive Director of the MissouriAssociation of Manufacturers. “SES’s investment in zero waste infrastructureprovides Missouri manufacturers with the resources they need to meet corporatesustainability commitments and create a healthier and more sustainable businessenvironment.”

"Weprocess 100% of incoming materials for beneficial reuse. Everything isrecycled, recovered, or converted to alternative fuels. And our customersreceive transparent reporting to document landfill diversion,” said ChadDeGraffenreid, CEO of SES.

Zero Waste Facility

SESaccepts all non-hazardous waste profiles at this facility, includingmanufacturing byproducts, plastics and corrugated packaging, rubber and foam,mixed trailer loads, compactor waste, and off-spec or damaged consumer goods.SES will operate the facility as a fully enclosed, controlled-environmentprocessing center designed to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness andenvironmental compliance.

SESwill not process food waste out of this location. Food and beverage waste reclamationwill continue at the company's de-packaging and composting locations in Fultonand Springfield, Missouri, which serve food production and distributioncompanies across the region.

"KansasCity is quickly becoming a leader in sustainable manufacturing," said ChadDeGraffenreid, CEO of SES. "We are excited to support that momentum byproviding our customers with the zero waste infrastructure they need to meettheir sustainability goals."

SES Expansion Plans

Thenew facility is part of SES's national expansion strategy. The company nowoperates six zero waste facilities across Missouri, Kansas, Tennessee, andUtah, and has zero waste logistics partners that extend capabilitiesnationwide. SES will continue expanding to new markets as the demand for zerowaste to landfill solutions continues to grow.

Analysis: Why Manufacturers Are Pursuing Zero Waste to Landfill

Corporatesustainability goals and rising costs have pushed US manufacturing companies toseek landfill diversion solutions. Many US manufacturers today must demonstratezero waste outcomes to satisfy ESG requirements with global customers and otherstakeholders who require landfill diversion as a condition of doing business. Additionally,rising landfill costs and shrinking disposal capacity in some regions aremaking traditional waste management costly and untenable. Furthermore, thereare inherent benefits to companies that embrace zero waste solutions, such asimproved brand equity and reduced risk of long-term environmental liabilities.

SES delivers zero waste solutionsspecifically designed to address these manufacturing challenges. SES’s approachprovides the documentation manufacturers need to meet these sustainabilityrequirements and boost brand reputation. When waste arrives at and SESfacility, the material is no longer considered “waste”; instead it isreclassified as a Non-Hazardous Secondary Material (NHSM), a new resource witha new purpose. These new materials are 100% reutilized as new applications,such as alternative fuels, new recycled commodities, nutrient-rich compost andsoils, and other beneficial reuse applications.

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