Call Us Today! 773-890-5454 Home Recycling Solutions Equipment Brokerage Company Contact A proven track record of growing revenue from waste. Since 1926, our mission has been to add value by proactively educating, serving, and presenting a clear pathway for fiber recycling that lessens the use of natural resources, increases corporate and personal growth, reduces costs, and promotes safety. As a proud and independent family-owned company, we stand by our values every day. Financial stability and steady growth are proof our solutions work. Our stability ensures we’re able to manage our equipment lending operations for customers. We also guarantee a steady revenue stream for the waste we manage for you. Our financial strength allows for prompt payment and service flexibility regardless of the market. See our story Watch a video about Mid America Paper Recycling to see our process in action! Watch Video Vision Our team is dedicated to continually designing solutions for our customers, suppliers, and employees that result in achievable opportunities for growth and positively impact the environment. Core Values Accountable: Accountable To Following Through Positive Attitude: Create A Positive Work Environment With A Team First Attitude Dedicated: Dedicate Yourself To One Another, Our Customers, And Our Suppliers Proactive Communicator: Proactively Communicate; Keep Everyone Informed Differentiate: Commit To Differentiate Four Generations Of Growth And Success. 1926 Advance Waste 1978 Mid America Paper Recycling Established 1982 Opened 13,000 square foot facility Early 1990’s Moved into an 80,000 square foot facility 1995 Lost building to fire 1996 Opened current facility of 70,000 square feet 2000’s Upgraded transportation and recycling capabilities Present One of the country’s largest private recycling companies We Run Things Our Way, Without Compromise. Independence and Financial Stability As a proud and independent family-owned company, we stand by our values every day. Financial stability and steady growth are proof our solutions work. Our stability ensures we’re able to manage our equipment lending operations for customers. We also guarantee a steady revenue stream for the waste we manage for you. Our financial strength allows for prompt payment and service flexibility regardless of the market. OUR ECO-CONSCIOUS IDEALS MAKE A LOT OF GREEN Environmental Initiatives At Mid America, we feel fortunate to be in a profitable industry that has a positive impact on the environment. Our definition of an effective recycling program is one that diverts waste from landfills, utilizes alternative energy platforms, recycles waste commodities, and improves your bottom line. Mid America stays at the forefront of recycling technology by showing organizations how to further their sustainability efforts, become more cost-efficient in their processes, and develop markets for hard-to-move commodities. We also get involved with industry initiatives, provide educational tours, donate to causes, and more. The entire team is honored and privileged to do our part. Effective recycling programs are in our DNA. Mid America has been a family-owned company for four generations. Our leadership is passionate about environmental issues and committed to generating value for strategic partners. Thanks to our independence, we are able to do what’s right for the benefit of our customers every day. Executive Team Don Gaines CEO With nearly four decades at the helm of one of the country’s leading independent recycling and brokerage companies, Don is just as comfortable in a plant facility as he is in a boardroom. In fact, walking the floors and studying the intricate process flow of materials through a plant is exactly the kind of insight that helps customers generate more revenue from their waste paper. This industry is competitive and changing rapidly. Don is on the front lines every day. Paul Pirkle President A 25-year veteran of the printing industry, including serving as President/CEO of Modagrafics, Inc., Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Buhl Press, and Vice President of Commercial Web Sales with MAN Roland, Paul brings a unique and experienced perspective. He has reaffirmed our strategic focus on continuous improvement principles and formed partnerships with many large printing and packaging companies to turn their waste streams into growing value streams. Tom Surdyk Executive VP Tom has been an integral part of the Mid America team since 1982. His desire to shape the future of a remarkable company has helped make us who we are today. With a background as a tax attorney, Tom manages administrative duties such as negotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements with two Unions and maintaining relationships with banks and accountants. Our family-centered culture is demonstrated by the fact that Tom’s sons are a part of the company as well. Alan Surdyk Plant Manager At Mid America, we don’t just tell our client partners how to capture more value from waste, we perfect the process ourselves. As plant manager, Alan is in charge of making sure our plant handles thousands of tons of waste paper efficiently, separating it into 51 different grades with the maximum possible value. The insights he’s gained over his 16 years are insights our client partners also use to great effect. Lindsey Villanueva Office Manager Every team needs a Manager of Getting Things Done, and Lindsey serves that role for us. As office manager, she plays a vital role in coordinating projects, schedules, meetings, hiring, and more. She ensures our process works effectively while we help our client partners work more efficiently and productively. Affiliations We know the future of the industry because we’re helping shape it. Home Recycling Solutions Equipment Brokerage Company Contact CONTACT US Phone: 773-890-5454 Fax Number: 773-890-5757 Email: info@midamericapaper.com Address: 3865 West 41st St.Chicago, IL 60632 OFFICE HOURS Mon - Thu 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm Sat - Sun Closed FOLLOW US Content, including images, displayed on this website is protected by copyright laws. Downloading, republication, retransmission or reproduction of content on this website is strictly prohibited. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy UA Code: Thanks for stopping by! We're here to help, please don't hesitate to reach out. Send us a message