1. Maryland Environmental Service Recycling Services
Richard Keller
Manager of Recycling
Maryland Environmental Service
All StAR Training
January 17, 2012

2. Maryland Environmental Service
Created in 1970 to protect State’s air, land and water resources
State agency and not-for-profit corporation
Assist public and private agencies with environmental projects, including solid waste
Operate a variety of solid waste facilities and assist with recycling programs, including operating MRFs and marketing materials

3. State Agency Programs
Offer recycling services on a fee for service basis with state agencies Activities include program development, marketing assistance, implementation and reporting Developed internationally recognized program for buying recycled and environmentally preferable products

4. DGS – Assisted with expanding recycling programs in legislature
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 day
DGS – Assisted with expanding recycling programs in legislature

5. 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

6. For More Information
Richard Keller Manager of Recycling Maryland Environmental Service