American Waste Control (AWC), based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a waste management and recycling company with over 50 years of experience in the industry. Founded by Kenneth Burkett, AWC began as a one-truck operation and has grown into a robust company with a fleet of 250 trucks and over 250 employees. The founder's dedication to hard work and his vision for sustainable waste solutions fueled the company's growth, leading them to innovate to meet the needs of the community.
The mission at American Waste Control is centered around sustainability and responsible waste management; they believe in treating waste as a resource. This philosophy has resulted in significant advances in recycling, including the establishment of Oklahoma's first Materials Recovery Facility, affectionately known as Mr. Murph. Furthermore, AWC took a step further by creating the state’s first Waste-to-Energy landfill, generating renewable energy for over 20,000 residents in Oklahoma.
AWC aims to provide the most cost-effective and environmentally sound waste disposal solutions while promoting recycling accessibility across Northeast Oklahoma. Their triple bottom line approach emphasizes the importance of people, profit, and the planet, guiding their operations and community engagements.
Dedicated to serving the Tulsa community, American Waste Control continually strives for innovation in waste solutions and recycling technology, ensuring they remain a dependable partner for residents and businesses alike. They focus on lowering overall waste costs for their customers while fostering an understanding of recycling's importance. With a reputation for exceptional customer service, AWC takes pride in being approachable and responsive to the needs of the people they serve, embodying the motto: "Big enough to serve you, small enough to know you."
In addition to regular waste management services, they also offer competitive dumpster rental rates and specialize in residential and commercial recycling services, making them a trusted partner for all waste management needs in the Tulsa area.
