landfill engineering

Built on Solid Ground: 40 Years of Landfill Engineering Excellence

From our roots in landfill design to today’s advanced solid waste solutions, SME continues to lead across the Eastern U.S.

SME is proud to celebrate 40 years of leadership in landfill engineering and solid waste engineering solutions. Since 1985, SME has been committed to innovation, excellence, and environmental stewardship in landfill design and solid waste engineering services.

Our Roots in Landfill Design: Landfill engineering experts John Sevee, L.G., P.E., and Peter Maher, P.E., founded SME with a vision to create a company dedicated to providing high-quality, reliable landfill design solutions. Over the years, our team has grown and evolved, but our philosophy remains the same: to develop close working relationships and partnerships with our clients and to pursue practical, quality engineering solutions.

Advanced Solid Waste Solutions: Today, SME is at the forefront of solid waste engineering, offering creative solutions that address the complex challenges of waste management. Our services include:

  • Landfill Design and Construction: We specialize in the planning, permitting, and design of landfills that meet stringent environmental standards while operating efficiently and safely.
  • Waste Management Planning: SME provides comprehensive waste management planning services, helping communities and organizations develop effective strategies for waste reduction, recycling, and disposal.
  • Environmental Compliance: Our team is well-versed in environmental regulations and compliance requirements. We work closely with clients to help their projects adhere to complex laws and guidelines.
  • Innovative Technologies: SME leverages the latest technologies to enhance our solid waste solutions. From advanced monitoring systems to sustainable waste treatment methods, we are committed to innovation in every aspect of our work.
  • Other services: SME provides additional services such as leachate management, landfill gas management, geotechnical engineering, and soils testing at our in-house laboratory at our Cumberland, Maine, headquarters.

Leadership Across the Eastern U.S.: For nearly 40 years, SME has been a leader in landfill engineering and solid waste solutions from Maine to Florida and beyond. Our extensive experience and deep expertise have earned us a reputation for excellence in the industry and we are proud to serve a diverse range of clients.

As we celebrate 40 years of landfill engineering excellence, SME remains dedicated to providing leading-edge solid waste solutions and quality, innovative and creative engineering services. We look forward to continuing our industry leadership in the landfill engineering industry across the Eastern United States and beyond, helping our clients and communities achieve their waste management goals.