Keeping Contamination Low

Posted by Mr. Murph
On July 18, 2014

Each day, we have to sort out hundreds of types of waste material to limit contamination in the end product that we ship to recycling companies. Contamination affects our revenue stream in a big way. Mixed in with our recyclables we routinely find trash such as plastic bags, clothing, food, electronics, garden hoses, home improvement […]

Greening Up the Fourth

Posted by Mr. Murph
On July 3, 2014

July 4th is almost here, folks! Time for activities like barbequing, fireworks and even lounging around the pool. While you’re at, why not put a little green into your red, white and blue. Here’s how: Ditch the disposable party ware. Disposable plates, cups and utensils may be easy and convenient but they’re not so great […]

We Love a Parade!

Posted by Mr. Murph
On June 26, 2014

Did you hear? There will no longer be two Christmas parades in Tulsa. Just one…and get this… this year they’re calling it the American Waste Control Tulsa Christmas Parade. For years, we’ve been a devoted sponsor of the parade and now we have the whole shebang named after us…pretty snazzy, huh? So proud, it makes […]

Just Plane Fun

Posted by Mr. Murph
On June 10, 2014

Had fun pulling that plane at Just Plane Fun event last Saturday!! Sorry, couldn’t let this bird get away…they promised me a thigh and wing. ha ha Mr. Murph

Getting Rid of Those Old Meds

Posted by Mr. Murph
On May 29, 2014

You know you have them…those expired medicines sitting on shelves that you stopped taking during the Nixon Administration. LOL It’s absolutely critical that you get these meds out of your house not only to prevent poisoning or abuse, but to protect the environment as well. Remember, flushing them down the drain is not a good […]

What Can You Do?

Posted by Mr. Murph
On May 23, 2014

At American Waste Control, we strongly believe in the innovation of new recycling technology. Mr. Murph is a great example of this innovation, but we also need your help to make a difference. AWC now has over 100 FREE Mr. Murph drop off sites throughout Tulsa, specifically for recycling. Our website, www.feedmrmurph.com, has a list of these […]

Need Citywide Recycling? It’s Mr. Murph to the Rescue

Posted by Mr. Murph
On May 16, 2014

Need a way of diverting re-usable resources from the waste stream, Tulsa? We thought so and decided to do something about it! Our new and improved Material Recovery Facility or Mr. Murph as we call him uses state of the art processing equipment to separate two and three dimensional recyclables by size, allowing residents to […]

Did You Know??

Posted by Mr. Murph
On May 7, 2014

Through Mr. Murph’s automation, we’re now able to process and reclaim almost 400,000 pounds or 200 tons of recyclables EVERY DAY. Multiply that out even further and you’ll see the impact we’re making: In ONE MONTH, the recyclables we process save enough water to fill 24 Olympic size swimming pools. In ONE YEAR, we collect […]

Multi-Family Housing and Apartments

Posted by Mr. Murph
On April 17, 2014

You can count on American Waste Control to bring you a turnkey waste solution for apartments and multi-family housing that helps answer your environmental and financial needs. By using AWC, your apartment complex gains a certified recycling program at no extra cost to you with benefits that will increase your occupancy level and enhance the […]

Environmental Stewardship

Posted by Mr. Murph
On April 8, 2014

What does Mr. Murph’s recycling efficiency mean for Tulsa? It means…we now have the ability to pull previously discarded recyclables from the waste stream, which not only greatly reduces the impact of trash on the environment…but lowers the need to use natural resources in the manufacturing process of new products. You wouldn’t believe the number […]

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