American Waste Control Tulsa’s Murph 2.0 recycling facility took on its first holiday rush since its upgrade. The facility is now equipped with state-of-the-art AI Robotics and advanced Optical Sorters, which makes it Oklahoma’s most technologically advanced recycling facility and the state’s most advanced materials recovery facility (MRF). Mr. Murph 2.0 is a new system that can process 33 percent more recyclables (53,000 lbs per hour) with improved performance to handle mixed recyclables within a 100-mile radius of Tulsa. American Waste Control, the company that runs the facility, has big plans to educate the next generation of recyclers. Recently they have launched the “Feed Mr. Murph” game (iOS & Play), which is a fun and interactive way to teach children about the importance of recycling. The game is well received with over 1,000 downloads. When you recycle with American Waste Control’s Feed Mr. Murph program, 95% of the recyclables stay in Oklahoma and 100% stay within the United States. This supports Oklahoma jobs and
the economy and serves as a model for keeping recyclables domestically. To schedule a tour of the facility or learn more about what is accepted and not accepted in the Mr. Murph program, visit FeedMrMurph.com.
Robert Pickens, Vice President of Recycling for American Waste Control, standing in front of Tulsa’s only materials recovery facility, Mr. Murph, in North Tulsa.
Oklahoma Disaster Restoration Oklahoma Disaster Restoration (ODR) is a familyowned and operated business in Tulsa. Founded in 1988, ODR employs technicians who are certified in disaster restoration and reconstruction services. “Our company utilizes state-of-the-art technology and equipment, and a highly trained staff for perils such as fire, water, sewer, mold and bio-hazard,” says Jay Stokes, president and co-owner of ODR with his wife, Tammy Stokes, who is general manager. “We do personal property restoration and reconstruction on homes that have been through those perils.” Oklahoma Disaster Restoration offers: Rapid Response Disaster Mitigation: The ODR team responds to calls within an hour, 24 hours a day. Callers talk to a live person with the experience to guide them through what can otherwise be a traumatic situation. We are a first responder for your disaster! Quality Workmanship: ODR’s team is highly skilled in treating water and smoke damaged items, and offers a commitment to satisfaction and happiness with the outcome.
The Right Contractor: ODR can work as the general contractor to assume clients receive quality repairs to their home or and less down time for their business. It is a second-generation owned company that adheres to these core values: perseverance, integrity, compassion, urgency, and stewardship. Commercial Restoration: ODR is the one to call for your business property needs, too. Our seasoned project managers have the experience to put a business back together quickly with less down time. ODR also helps small and medium businesses plan ahead by setting up Emergency Response Plans (using its app ODR Zero Hour) to prepare for unexpected disasters. ODR helps you keep your business open. “The difference is in our people and company culture. ODR is a great company for our employees. We invest in our team making our members more valuable to us, their families, and our customers,” notes Tammy Stokes. 6565 E. 42nd St. | 918-992-4ODR okdisaster.com
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