Special Waste EOL Solutions

These are the hard to solve materails like movie props, manufacturing equipment, jet engines, or other odds and ends. Don’t be afraid to ask because there’s a good chance we’ve done it already!

Challenges Solved Here

Special Waste Use Case Scenarios

  • Planet of the Apes

    Rick Baker, the costume creator of the original Planet of the Apes shut down his studio. Our white glove service went in and decommissioned the site. We provided certified destruction, donation, services, and liquidation. We were a one stop shop to handle all his challenges in the 50,000 square foot facility.

  • Live Nation

    Live Nation had 10,000 lbs of the original poster stamps for concerts in the 70’s. Due to licensing agreements they had to be destroyed. We had their team follow our trucks to a shredding faclity. They got to witness and see the stamps turned into 100% recycled material.

  • George P. Johnson

    The largest maker of auto displays for car shows needed a zero landfill solution for their automaker clients. We put together a customer solution that included destruction and recycling. It included a landfill diversion report and a certifcate of destruction.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What qualifies as “Special Waste” at EOL Stewards?
    At EOL Stewards, “Special Waste” refers to non-standard, hard-to-solve materials or assets that aren’t part of routine product destruction, recycling, or donation. This includes things like movie props, large-scale installations, manufacturing equipment, or items with licensing restrictions. If you think something is unusual, there’s a good chance we’ve handled it before.

  2. How do you handle decommissioning large or unusual assets?
    We offer “white glove” service for special site decommissioning (like studio closures or prop houses), including logistics, secure transportation, destruction (if required), recycling, donation or resale (if permissible), and full certification/documentation. We tailor solutions based on client needs, legal agreements, and material type.

  3. What documentation do you provide for Special Waste projects?
    For special waste, we provide a Certificate of Destruction or Landfill Diversion Report (if applicable), client-signed proof of what was done. In many cases, clients can follow the process (e.g., witness transport/shredding), especially when there are licensing, authenticity or compliance concerns.

  4. How do you ensure licensed or restricted items are handled properly?
    When dealing with items under licensing or contractual restrictions (movie props, art, branded items, etc.), we implement secure chain-of-custody practices, secure destruction when required, or approved donation/resale only under the terms that protect copyrights/trademarks. We tailor the logistics to ensure compliance with licensing or legal obligations.

  5. Why choose EOL Stewards for Special Waste vs trying to manage in house?
    Handling special waste in house can be costly, legally risky, and logistically complex. We have the experience, equipment, partners, and track record to manage odd materials, varied sites, large scale, with reliable documentation and sustainability outcomes. Clients save time, reduce liability, and often achieve better landfill diversion.