Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Waste Management Solutions in Houston
For over twenty-five years, Advanced Waste Solutions (AWS) has specialized in implementing sustainable waste management programs tailored to businesses nationwide. Our expertise spans from optimizing existing waste systems through data-driven analysis to negotiating competitive rates with local and national haulers. We conduct thorough audits of waste invoices to identify cost-saving opportunities and credits, ensuring financial accuracy. Our team collaborates closely with clients' development teams to design efficient waste solutions for new construction, renovations, and existing facilities.AWS prioritizes compaction technologies that reduce hauling costs and carbon footprints while enhancing recycling revenues and property aesthetics. We are committed to streamlining waste processes, minimizing operational disruptions, and promoting recycling initiatives aligned with clients' environmental and financial goals.
Services
Waste Management
Recycling Solutions
Equipment Rental
Cost Management
Compactor Monitoring
Design Services
Service Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of dedicated waste management expertise.
- Our nationwide service includes 24/7 emergency support.
- We own and maintain all rental compaction and baling equipment.
- We provide free waste audits and invoice audits to identify savings.
- Our team includes industry veterans with extensive hauler contract experience.
Services
Waste Management
AWS delivers end-to-end waste management solutions, including system design, cost optimization, and nationwide hauling coordination. Our approach reduces operational costs by 15-30% through tailored compaction strategies and recycling programs. Services integrate real-time compactor monitoring to minimize maintenance issues while enhancing customer satisfaction across commercial, municipal, and industrial sectors.
Recycling Solutions
We implement customized recycling programs focused on waste stream analysis and revenue maximization. Our specialists identify opportunities for material recovery, ensuring compliance with local regulations while reducing landfill dependency. Programs include contamination reduction strategies and technology-driven tracking systems to measure environmental impact and operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes.
Equipment Rental
AWS offers premium compaction and baling equipment rentals with comprehensive maintenance support. Our inventory includes Marathon Equipment, Wastequip, and Sebright products tailored to specific operational needs. Customers benefit from 24/7 service access, scheduled maintenance programs, and nationwide installation services through our AWE sister company network.
Cost Management
Our cost-saving initiatives combine multi-market rate negotiations and invoice auditing to identify recovery opportunities. By leveraging portfolio-wide economies of scale, we reduce client hauling expenses by up to 25%. Financial transparency is ensured through monthly audit reports and pre-contract billing reviews to recover improperly charged fees.
Design Services
We specialize in waste system integration for new construction and renovations through our 'Design to Disposal' methodology. Services include trash room specifications, compactor placement optimization, and logistical planning to accommodate future capacity needs. Our engineers collaborate with architects to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and operational efficiency requirements.
People
Andy Ward
Founder
With 25+ years in waste management, Andy established AWS and AWE to address industry pricing gaps. He pioneered the 'Design to Disposal' concept and consults on strategic equipment integration for commercial and municipal clients nationwide.
David Ewell
President
A 25-year waste industry veteran, David specializes in contract negotiations and operational strategy. As AWS President, he oversees nationwide account management and ensures implementation of cost-saving programs developed from his extensive merger and acquisition experience.
Sherry Welch
Accounting Manager
Sherry has managed AWS's financial infrastructure for 11 years, developing the company's billing systems and receivables processes. She provides direct client support for account-specific inquiries and ensures financial record accuracy across thousands of active accounts.
Kathy Burriss
Customer Service Manager
With a decade of waste industry experience, Kathy oversees client relations and vendor coordination. Her operational background in dispatching and logistics supports AWS's commitment to resolving customer issues through personalized, solution-focused interactions across all service lines.
Questions
Does AWS provide nationwide waste management services?
Yes, AWS offers comprehensive waste management solutions across the United States, including equipment leasing, hauling coordination, and specialized recycling programs for commercial and municipal clients.
How does AWS help reduce waste management costs?
We implement cost-saving strategies including multi-market rate negotiations, waste invoice audits to recover overcharges, and equipment optimization that typically reduces hauling expenses by 15-30% for our clients.
What equipment does AWS offer for rental?
AWS rents premium compactors, balers, and containers from leading manufacturers like Wastequip and Marathon Equipment. Our inventory includes specialized units for different waste streams, with nationwide delivery and maintenance support.
Can AWS handle new construction waste management design?
Our 'Design to Disposal' approach includes specialized consulting for new construction, covering compactor specifications, trash room layouts, and logistical planning to ensure optimal waste system integration with building operations.
What industries does AWS serve?
We support diverse sectors including multi-family housing, hospitality, retail centers, grocery distribution, automotive dealerships, and municipal contracts with customized waste solutions addressing each industry's specific challenges.
Is there emergency waste management support available?
Yes, AWS provides 24/7 emergency service access. Our after-hours support team handles urgent equipment issues and operational disruptions, ensuring continuous waste management for critical business operations.
