Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Environmental Services Partner in Warren, OH
Established in 1986, American Waste Management Services has built a reputation as a leader in comprehensive environmental solutions. Our team combines decades of industry experience with specialized expertise in waste management, transportation, and disposal services. As a subsidiary of Avalon Holdings Corporation, we leverage strategic acquisitions and a network of licensed facilities to deliver nationwide service. Our executive leadership brings over 150 combined years of experience in environmental compliance, safety protocols, and project management.We maintain rigorous certifications including RCRA, DOT, and OSHA training to ensure regulatory adherence. Through our Single Source of Responsibility approach, we streamline complex projects by managing all documentation, approvals, and logistics. Our proprietary tracking system with unique Waste Identification Numbers guarantees transparency across quoting, manifesting, and reporting. With field representatives covering all major U.S. regions, we serve industrial, commercial, and government clients with tailored environmental solutions.
Services
Disposal Services
Transportation Logistics
Hazardous Waste Cleanup
Non-Hazardous Waste Management
Project Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Established in 1986 with proven industry expertise
- Nationwide service coverage across all U.S. regions
- Single Source of Responsibility simplifies project management
- Audited network of licensed transportation and disposal partners
- Executive team with 150+ combined years of environmental experience
Associations and certifications
- US DOT
- ISNetworld
- Avetta
Services
Disposal Services
We manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal through a network of licensed facilities. Our experts ensure proper classification and regulatory compliance for materials including asbestos, heavy metals, and construction debris. With nationwide coverage, we coordinate transportation, permitting, and documentation for safe, efficient waste management solutions.
Transportation Logistics
Our audited carrier network handles specialized transportation needs using equipment like vacuum tankers and roll-off containers. We coordinate multi-modal logistics including rail service and intermodal transport. Project managers schedule deliveries, maintain compliance documentation, and provide real-time tracking for all waste shipments across the continental United States.
Hazardous Waste Cleanup
We specialize in EPA-regulated cleanup of materials containing friable asbestos, RCRA-listed wastes, and mixed hazardous substances. Our certified technicians follow strict safety protocols for site remediation, including soil decontamination and lab pack management. We maintain proper permits for handling radioactive materials and universal waste streams.
Non-Hazardous Waste Management
Our services cover construction debris, industrial sludges, and residual waste streams. We provide cost-effective solutions for managing drum solids, bulk liquids, and contaminated soils. Certified laboratory analysis ensures proper classification while our manifest tracking system maintains compliance throughout the disposal process.
Project Coordination
We streamline complex projects through centralized management of permits, documentation, and vendor coordination. Our team handles manifest preparation, regulatory interpretation, and facility audits. Consolidated billing and customized reporting provide transparency while our waste tracking system ensures accountability at every stage of the process.
People
Kenneth J. McMahon
President, AWMS
MBA in Marketing with 39 years of environmental sales leadership experience. RCRA, DOT, and OSHA certified executive managing national waste management operations since 1986.
Mark B. Cawthorne
Vice President, AWMS
Environmental studies graduate with 32 years of hazardous waste management expertise. RCRA, DOT, and OSHA certified leader in regulatory compliance and disposal solutions.
James E. Smith
Vice President, Disposal Sales
Biological science expert with 29 years in waste management. RCRA, DOT, and OSHA certified professional specializing in technical sales and environmental compliance.
Robert D. Hazen
Vice President, National Accounts
Public policy associate with 34 years of transportation and sales management experience. RCRA, DOT, and OSHA certified expert in national account coordination.
Paula Monske
Manager of Customer Service
HAZWOPER-certified trainer with 22 years in waste disposal operations. Specializes in environmental safety training and regulatory compliance documentation.
Questions
What types of waste do you handle?
We manage both hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams including asbestos, heavy metals, construction debris, industrial sludges, and universal waste.
Do you provide nationwide service?
Yes, we serve all continental U.S. regions with field representatives covering New England, Atlantic, Southern, Midwest, and Northwest areas.
How do you ensure regulatory compliance?
We maintain RCRA, DOT, and OSHA certifications. Our audited carrier network and licensed disposal facilities follow strict regulatory protocols for all waste streams.
What is your Single Source of Responsibility approach?
This model consolidates all project management, documentation, and vendor coordination through one provider, eliminating multiple contracts and streamlining waste management processes.
How are waste shipments tracked?
Each shipment receives a unique Waste Identification Number for tracking across quoting, manifesting, invoicing, and reporting through our computerized system.
