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Tulsa, Okla. recycling plant getting $7 million upgrade

Published Jan. 30, 2013
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Shauna Blackmon Contributor
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Dive summary:

  • American Waste Control’s (AWC) Material Recovery Facility in Tulsa, Okla. is getting a $7 million upgrade from NexGen and United Engines.
  • AWC’s existing facility will be upgraded to enable fully automated single-stream recycling, allowing for easier recycling of a wider variety of material.
  • The facility currently processes approximately 125 tons of recyclables a day; after the renovation, it will be able to process about 200 tons per day.

From the article:

According to a NexGen press release, the Tulsa facility will include equipment that will provide the latest innovations in recycling.

NexGen says it was chosen by AWC for the project based on its experience in designing and building turnkey MRFs, as well as NexGen’s ability to offer a comprehensive equipment package from curbside collection to material processing including balers, conveyors and compactors. ...

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