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What Do Those Plastic Bottles Become?

  • Posted by Mr. Murph
  • On November 13, 2014
Did you know there were basically two kinds of plastic beverage containers –PET bottles we use for soda and water, and thicker HDPE bottles used for juice containers and such? Recyclers value both of these since they can be made into virtually any kind of new plastic product. What kind of products? We’re talking containers […]
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#AWCandMe FB Hashtag Contest Winners

  • Posted by Mr. Murph
  • On November 5, 2014
Looks like we have the Winners for our Facebook #AWCandMe Hashtag Contest! Drum roll please… $200 First Place– Amanda Curtis Beller $150 Second Place–Sharon Nelson $100 Third Place–Adam Erhart Congrats to these winners as determined by likes and comments… We had some great pics from you folks and look forward to our next great contest…so […]
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We Just Won the Henry Bellmon Sustainability Award!

  • Posted by Mr. Murph
  • On October 14, 2014
The ballots are in and we won! Thank you Tulsa for honoring us with the 2014 Henry Bellmon Sustainability Award. To us, this is the Super Bowl of awards and we are humbled and honored to have received it. Kudos goes to all our employees for making AWC what it is and the folks of […]
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What Do They Become?

  • Posted by Mr. Murph
  • On October 7, 2014
Paper and Cardboard Ever wondered what ever happened to old paper and cardboard after you feed Mr. Murph? Here’s a quick run down… After separating paper by type, a recycler transports it to a paper mill where its shredded and mixed into a pulp to eventually make new products….things like your daily newspaper, egg cartons, […]
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Win Cash with your #AWCandMe Selfies!

  • Posted by Mr. Murph
  • On October 1, 2014
Starting today through November 2, 2014 – stop and take a selfie with any of our American Waste Control cans, dumpsters, carts or trucks around town…then post it to our American Waste Control facebook page and put the hashtag #AWCandMe in your post. There’s no limit on how many pics you can post! #AWCandMe pics […]
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Mr. Murph Challenge: Feed Me!!

  • Posted by Mr. Murph
  • On September 23, 2014
Feed Mr. Murph and help increase our recycling of aluminum, paper, cardboard, and plastic in Tulsa. Think of the benefits recycling gives to the environment. Recycling (1) conserves our natural resources(2) reduces pollution from the processing of raw materials and (3) saves energy in the manufacturing of new products. Recycling also reduces the size and […]
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Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

  • Posted by Mr. Murph
  • On September 16, 2014
Instead of bleach and other toxic cleaning agents, try using baking soda. Mixed with water, it’s great for cleaning grout, counters, and fixtures. Also try mixing it with vinegar for an ideal window cleaner. Mineral oil is a terrific furniture polisher and floor wax without the overpowering smell. Use garlic to get rid of mold […]
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The 411 on Tire Recycling

  • Posted by Mr. Murph
  • On September 9, 2014
The best thing about recycling old tires is that it reduces pollution and energy consumption. That’s number one. Recyclers nationwide are finding a huge market for retread tires and even for the rubber material itself where the rubber is ground down to produce things like tire chips for an alternative fuel use. Other uses? Rubber […]
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Great After School Project: Upcycled Crayons

  • Posted by Mr. Murph
  • On August 18, 2014
Needing a great after school craft that will teach your kids about recycling? Try making these crafty crayons and show what happens when you combine creativity with something that is completely reusable. Here’s what you need: Bunches of old crayon pieces plus a Mini muffin tin…that’s it…oh, besides an oven. Start Your Imaginations! • Peel […]
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How Mr. Murph Does It

  • Posted by Mr. Murph
  • On August 4, 2014
Have you ever wondered how Mr. Murph recovers all the valuable recyclables we throw away everyday? As the home to Oklahoma’s only licensed Material Recovery Facility (Mr. Murph), we are able to recover over 200 tons of recyclables per day from the waste stream–things like paper, cardboard, aluminum, glass and plastics– thanks to Mr. Murph’s advanced recycling automation. […]
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Tulsa Recycle & Transfer

1150 N Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74106

(918) 583-3867

Monday – Friday - 7:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday - 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
Sunday - Closed

YOU MUST ARRIVE BY 4:00 PM M – F AND BY 1:00 PM ON SATURDAYS TO UNLOAD BEFORE CLOSING.

CLOSED ALL MAJOR HOLIDAYS – Christmas Day / New Year’s Day / Memorial Day / July 4th / Labor Day / Thanksgiving Day (if holiday lands on a Friday or Monday, we will not be open Saturday)

A Company of American Waste Control 

The Story of Mr. Murph

The nickname Murph comes from the name Material Recovery Facility (MRF) — what we call our new facility here at Tulsa Recycle and Transfer.

Mr. Murph was specifically designed to separate mixed recyclables, thereby reducing the impact of reusable resources from being disposed of in our landfills. We’re happy to say…he was the very first of his kind in Oklahoma.

A key part of what makes Mr. Murph so special is his automation. The recovery process starts when mixed recyclables are dumped onto a conveyor belt and then taken through a series of manual and mechanical stages that separate the recyclables. The result is a 95% recovery rate and a cleaner environment for all of us.

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