Maryland Environmental ServiceRecycling Services

Richard Keller Manager of Recycling

Maryland Environmental Service All StAR Training January 17, 2012

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Maryland Environmental Service

Created in 1970 to protect State’s air, land and water resources

State agency and not-for-profit corporationAssist public and private agencies with environmental projects, including solid

wasteOperate a variety of solid waste facilities and

assist with recycling programs, including operating MRFs and marketing materials

State Agency Programs

Offer recycling services on a fee for service basis with state agencies

Activities include program development, marketing assistance, implementation and

reportingDeveloped internationally recognized

program for buying recycled and environmentally preferable products

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Examples of Projects

Maryland Aviation Administration - Assist BWI Thurgood Marshall and Martin State Airport with

recycling efforts. MES activities include inspections of recycling and trash containers,

monthly tonnage and recycling report, identifying new projects and completing appropriate reports

Maryland Stadium Authority – Assisted Oriole Park at Camden Yards in recycling material on game dayDGS – Assisted with expanding recycling programs

in legislature

Examples of Projects (Continued)

Maryland Port Administration – Developed recycling program for Port agencies and identified

opportunities to purchase environmentally preferable products

Maryland Department of the Environment – Conducted training program on buying recycled

and environmentally preferable products

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For More Information

Richard Keller Manager of Recycling

Maryland Environmental Service 410-729-8531

rkell@menv.com

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