Community Leadership

Posted by Mr. Murph
On December 2, 2014

American Waste Control’s goal is to remain the leader in the waste collection industry, but above all, we want to be a company that folks can count on—to help make the quality of life in our city the best it can be. That goal has driven us to create a variety of programs strategically aimed […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Upcycling: the Art of Re-imagining our Waste

Posted by Mr. Murph
On March 26, 2014

Granted, it may have all started with Marcel Duchamp’s “Fountain” back in the 20’s, but today’s trash artists are upping the ante when it comes to artistic upcycling like never before. Whereas Duchamp’s purpose was more for shock value by rendering a urinal as a work of art, upcycling involves repurposing the item itself as […]

Mr. Murph and the Big Environmental Picture

Posted by Mr. Murph
On March 18, 2014

A few years back, we made a strategic decision to begin investing heavily in recycling. Recycling plays a large part in our business strategy to divert re-usable resources from the waste stream. We know if we invest now, keeping our eye on the bigger environmental picture, it will pay off greatly for our community later […]

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