Transcript MES Powerpoint - Maryland Dept. Of The Environment

Richard Keller
Manager of Recycling
Maryland Environmental Service
All StAR Training
January 17, 2012
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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
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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
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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
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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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Richard Keller
Manager of Recycling
Maryland Environmental Service
410-729-8531
[email protected]
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