About this episode

Braedon Kruse interviews Paul Ross and Sarah Abbot from American Waste Control about waste management, sustainability, and community engagement.

In this episode of Brews & Business, Braedon sits down with Paul Ross (Vice President) and Sarah Abbot (Marketing Director) of American Waste Control, one of Tulsa’s most iconic and community-driven companies. They dive into the heart of AWC’s mission — transforming waste into energy, educating communities through Mr. Murph, and building a people-first culture rooted in Integrity, Passion, Accountability, and People-Focus. Paul shares insights into leading a 235-truck operation, fostering innovation in recycling, and balancing leadership with family life as a father of five. Sarah highlights how creativity drives engagement — from viral music videos to the OklaHOME for Christmas parade. Together, they reveal how waste management goes far beyond trash — it’s about sustainability, education, and community pride. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brews-business--5630487/support .

People in this episode

Host: Braedon Kruse

Guests: Paul Ross, Sarah Abbot

Topics covered

• waste management
• sustainability
• community engagement
• leadership
• innovation
• education

Keywords

• waste management
• sustainability
• community pride
• recycling
• leadership
• music videos
• OklaHOME for Christmas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Waste Control

Places: Tulsa

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