What American Waste Control does

American Waste Control, Inc. is a privately-held, family-owned integrated solid waste and recycling company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, founded in 1970 by Kenny Burkett. The company operates a vertically integrated platform spanning waste collection, single-stream recycling, special waste disposal, and landfill-based waste-to-energy — making it the only completely integrated waste management company in the Tulsa market per its own positioning. Its physical asset base includes a fleet of 235+ trucks, 250+ employees, and three wholly-owned operating facilities: the Feed Mr. Murph Materials Recovery Facility (described as Oklahoma's first MRF, using conveyor belts, optical sorters, magnets, screens, and AI-assisted sorting robots to achieve a 95% recovery rate), the Tulsa Indoor Dump drop-off facility, and the American Environmental Landfill in Sand Springs, which captures landfill gas to generate electricity for over 20,000 Oklahoma homes. It also operates four wholly-owned subsidiaries: Tulsa Recycle & Transfer, American Environmental Landfill, Tulsa Indoor Dump, and American On-Site (the latter extending the company's services nationwide since 2023).

The company's revenue model combines recurring residential curbside collection, recurring commercial and industrial pickup contracts, transactional dumpster rentals (roll-off 12-30 cu yd at $425-$495 and front-load 2-8 cu yd at $245-$295), compactor hardware sales and leasing plus 24/7 repair, special/NHIW waste disposal via drum and tote handling with profile and manifest management, and recycling processing fees plus commodity sales from MRF output. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct-to-consumer online ordering and phone-based residential service, mid-market inside-sales coordination, and field sales representatives building custom waste and recycling solutions for enterprise accounts (Arby's, Quiktrip, Chick-fil-A, Bank of Oklahoma). Pricing is unit/transaction-based with overweight and environmental fee line items. Distribution is amplified by 600+ drop-off recycling bin locations across the Tulsa metro and the nationwide American On-Site network for roll-off and portable restroom services.

The company has no disclosed external funding, is not publicly listed, and remains under family ownership with Kenny Burkett as Founder and Paul M. Ross as CEO. Recent directional moves include the 2023 nationwide launch of American On-Site, the 2019 commissioning of the Feed Mr. Murph MRF, a Sonoco recycling partnership, the October 2024 addition of a VP of Digital Transformation (Zion Spencer), and partnerships with Call2Recycle, Batteries Plus, Natural Evolution, and The M.e.t. for batteries and electronics recycling referrals. No revenue, M&A activity, or regulatory actions are disclosed in the source material.

Name

American Waste Control

Legal name

American Waste Control, Inc.

Website

https://americanwastecontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

American Waste Control is a Tulsa-based, family-owned integrated solid waste and recycling company serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Northeast Oklahoma (and nationwide via its American On-Site subsidiary) with collection, single-stream recycling, waste-to-energy landfill, and special waste disposal services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Office Waste Collection (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG), Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury-Containing) (BPALAHAL)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Recycling services
• Dumpster rental
• Solid waste collection
• Landfill operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dumpster Rental Services: Temporary and permanent dumpster rentals for residential and commercial customers. Temporary dumpsters include front-load (2-8 yard) and roll-off (12-30 yard) sizes. Permanent scheduled pickup services include front-load, rear loader, and roll-off dumpsters. Revenue is generated through rental fees, delivery charges, and weight-based overage fees.
2. Residential Curbside Collection: Recurring residential trash and recycling collection services. Pickup schedules vary by location (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday in various service areas). Charged based on service frequency and container size.
3. Commercial and Industrial Waste Services: Comprehensive waste management for businesses including scheduled pickup, recycling programs, and custom waste solutions. Revenue from ongoing service contracts with commercial entities.
4. Special Waste Disposal: Drum, tote, and special waste disposal services for NHIW profiled waste including out-of-date products, liquid waste, solid waste, RCRA empty drums, and totes. Includes profiling, testing requirements, and manifest management.
5. Compactor Services: Compactor sales, leasing, and 24/7 repair services. Includes installation and ongoing maintenance for commercial trash compactors across multiple brands and models.
6. Recycling Processing: Processing recyclables through the Mr. Murph facility. Revenue derived from processing fees and sale of sorted recyclable materials to manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

American Waste Control is a Tulsa-based, family-owned waste and recycling company offering residential curbside trash and recycling pickup, commercial and industrial waste collection, temporary and permanent dumpster rentals, automated single-stream recycling through its Materials Recovery Facility (Feed Mr. Murph), waste-to-energy landfill disposal, compactor sales and 24/7 repair, special waste disposal, and construction & demolition recycling. It also extends services nationwide through its American On-Site subsidiary.

Product overview

American Waste Control is a Tulsa-based waste and recycling company offering a comprehensive suite of waste management services through multiple integrated products and facilities. The core product portfolio includes dumpster rentals (roll-off and front-load, temporary and permanent), residential curbside trash service, and business waste collection. The company operates Oklahoma's first Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) called Feed Mr. Murph, providing automated single-stream recycling with a 95% recovery rate. Supporting services include waste compactors (sales, rentals, and 24/7 repair), special waste disposal (drum and tote), construction & demolition recycling, and industry-specific solutions. The company operates three key facilities: Tulsa Recycle & Transfer (home of Feed Mr. Murph), the Tulsa Indoor Dump, and American Environmental Landfill (waste-to-energy). Through its American On-Site subsidiary, the company provides nationwide services including portable restrooms and VIP restroom trailers. The product ecosystem is unified around end-to-end waste management from collection through disposal and recycling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dumpster Rental Roll-off (12-30 cubic yard) and front-load (2-8 cubic yard) dumpster rentals for temporary and permanent needs of residential and commercial customers; online ordering with weight-based overage fees.
• Residential Trash Service Recurring curbside household trash and recycling collection for homeowners in the Tulsa metro area including Bixby, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Sapulpa, Jenks, Glenpool and surrounding communities.
• Business Waste & Recycling Commercial waste collection, recycling programs and permanent scheduled dumpster pickup (front-load, rear loader and roll-off) for businesses, with compactor and receiver solutions.
• Feed Mr. Murph Recycling Single-stream curbside and drop-off recycling program operated through Oklahoma's first MRF, using automated sorting to recover paper, cardboard, plastics, metals and glass, with 600+ drop-off locations in the Tulsa metro.
• Waste Compactors Sales and rentals of commercial waste compactors including Pre-Crusher, 2 Yd. Drive-On Dock, 34 Yd. Self-Contained, VIP 6 Yd. Front Feed Front Load, and Orwark Indoor Poly Cart Compactor models.
• Compactor Repair 24/7 commercial trash compactor repair service with certified technicians offering same-day turnarounds across Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas for all makes and models.
• Drum and Tote Disposal (NHIW Profiled Waste) Special waste disposal services for out-of-date products, liquid waste, solid waste, RCRA empty drums and totes, covering Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Texas with profiling, testing and manifest management.
• Construction & Demolition (C&D) Recycling Construction waste diversion and recycling services supporting USGBC LEED standards, including waste diversion planning, beneficial reuse options and diversion reporting.
• Industry Solutions Customized waste management solutions for specific industries including Food and Retail, Manufacturing and Industrial, Remediation and Cleanup, Construction, Healthcare, Schools and Universities, Commercial Properties, Municipalities, Multi-family Housing, and Sustainability consulting.
• American On-Site Subsidiary providing nationwide waste, recycling and job site services including portable restroom rentals, nationwide roll-off dumpsters and VIP restroom trailer rentals.
• Portable Restroom Rental Portable restroom rentals for job sites and events in the Tulsa area, offered through American On-Site.
• VIP Restroom Trailer Rentals Luxury restroom trailer rentals for events and job sites, available in Oklahoma and Texas through American On-Site.
• Tulsa Indoor Dump In-city, in-door drop-off facility providing residential and commercial waste disposal services in Tulsa.
• American Environmental Landfill (AEL) Waste-to-energy landfill in Sand Springs, Oklahoma providing renewable energy disposal that generates electricity for over 20,000 homes.
• Glass Recycling Glass-only recycling drop-off at 1150 N. Peoria Ave., accepting clear, brown, green and blue glass bottles and jars.
• Battery Recovery Battery collection and recovery program partnering with Call2Recycle and Batteries Plus to prevent battery fires in waste streams and direct customers to certified drop-off locations.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SonococoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between Mr. Murph and Sonoco to increase recycling rates of paper containers with steel bottoms in Tulsa. Sonoco is working with Mr. Murph to help increase the amount of Paper Containers that can be diverted from incineration and landfill. This addresses historically under-recycled packaging through consumer education and improved processing capabilities.
• Tulsa Christmas ParadecoreOthersPaul M. Ross serves as president of the board for Tulsa Christmas Parade. AWC provides sponsorship and support for this community tradition since 1926, celebrating Christmas and bringing community together. The parade won the prestigious IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Gold Grand Pinnacle Award in 2019.
• American Therapeutic Riding Center (ATRC)minorOthersFounded by Kenneth and Vickie Burkett, ATRC provides therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities. AWC supports this nonprofit through donations and participation. Paul Ross is a founding board member.
• Green Country Adult & Teen ChallengeminorOthersAWC supports this nonprofit that provides one-year residential training programs for men with life-controlling problems including substance abuse and addiction.
• Soldier's WishminorOthersAWC supports this nonprofit organization that identifies unmet needs of veterans and provides resources to meet those needs.
• Gathering PlaceminorOthersAWC supports Tulsa's world-class riverfront park that offers attractions and programming for all ages at no entry fee, serving as a cornerstone for community social and environmental sustainability.
• Tulsa International MayfestminorOthersAWC supports this annual celebration that brings arts and humanities to the Tulsa community through promotion and education.
• Tulsa Pop KidsminorOthersAWC supports this nonprofit that promotes literacy programs for children through pop culture and entertainment, including comic book donations and hospital visits.
• Call2RecycleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide battery locator service that AWC refers customers to for proper battery disposal. Helps direct consumers to certified battery collection sites.
• Natural EvolutionminorOthersElectronics recycling resource recommended by AWC for items that cannot be placed in recycling bins (918-836-2995).
• The M.e.t.minorOthersElectronics and battery recycling resource recommended by AWC for e-waste and battery collection (918-584-0584).
• Batteries PlusminorOthersRetail partner for battery collection that AWC refers customers to for proper battery disposal.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stericycle: Broad waste-services incumbent focused on regulated waste streams (medical, pharmaceutical, hazardous). Overlaps with AWC's special waste (drum/tote) services but does not compete in AWC's residential/commercial collection core.
• Clean Harbors: Largest North American provider of environmental and industrial services including hazardous-waste treatment and disposal. Adjacent overlap with AWC's NHIW profiled waste and RCRA-empty drum services.

Direct peers

• GFL Environmental: Diversified North American environmental services company offering solid waste, liquid waste, and recycling. Comparable integrated offering and growth-via-acquisition strategy that mirrors AWC's American On-Site national expansion intent.
• Casella Waste Systems: Vertically integrated regional solid waste, recycling, and resource-management operator in the Northeast U.S. Highly comparable to AWC in scope (collection + MRF + disposal) and family-/founder-influenced culture, but at larger scale.
• Waste Management, Inc. Largest U.S. integrated waste services provider offering residential, commercial, and industrial collection plus recycling and landfill disposal. Closest direct competitor to AWC at a national scale, competing for the same enterprise and municipal accounts AWC serves regionally.
• Rumpke Consolidated Companies: Family-owned integrated waste hauler serving the Midwest with collection, recycling, and landfill operations — directly comparable to AWC in ownership profile, scale, and service mix.
• Waste Connections: Integrated waste services provider in the U.S. and Canada with a similar geographic-rollup strategy of regional haulers. Closely comparable business model to AWC's vertically integrated collection-plus-disposal approach.
• Republic Services: Second-largest North American integrated waste and recycling company with comparable residential, commercial, and recycling services plus a national landfill network. Competes directly with AWC for multi-location enterprise and municipal contracts.

Emerging players

• Heritage Environmental Services: Privately held U.S. provider of hazardous and industrial waste management with on-site services. Adjacent to AWC's drum/tote and NHIW offerings and indicative of a peer of similar size and ownership structure.

Regional players

• FCC Environmental Services: Texas-based waste and recycling services provider overlapping with AWC's American On-Site footprint in the South-Central U.S. Comparable commercial and industrial collection plus recycling services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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