Governor Wes Moore today announced that Clym Environmental Services will open a new medical waste recycling facility in Allegany County, a project expected to create 75 new jobs and advance sustainable waste management practices in Western Maryland.
The facility, located in a 10,000-square-foot building at the Frostburg Industrial Park, will utilize innovative technology to sanitize biologically contaminated materials while preserving plastics for reuse—diverting significant waste from landfills. The company currently employs 32 workers in Maryland and is expanding its workforce to support the new operation.
Governor Moore emphasized the project’s economic and environmental impact, calling the facility “a model for Maryland innovation” that will both create jobs and support environmentally responsible solutions.
Headquartered in Frederick, with a satellite office at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Clym received substantial financial backing to bring the project to life. Funding includes $1 million from the Maryland Technology Economic Development Corporation (TEDCO), $1.5 million from the Senator George C. Edwards Fund, and a $1.5 million low-interest loan from the Allegany County Revolving Building Fund.
Clym’s operations span safety support, waste management, and decommissioning services. The Frostburg facility will focus on waste management, deploying prototype devices powered by solar-generated ozone to efficiently and sustainably disinfect biohazardous materials. The company believes this technology could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transform how medical waste is handled.
“This new process can not only change the industry, but our world, for the better,” said Clym Environmental President Charles Watts, noting the company’s goal of supporting both job creation in Allegany County and the broader biotechnology sector along Maryland’s I-270 corridor.
State and local leaders highlighted the collaborative effort behind the project. Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Coker, Jr. pointed to strong partnerships across economic development agencies, while TEDCO officials noted the project aligns with the goals of the Equitech Growth Fund to strengthen infrastructure and workforce development statewide.
The expansion also reinforces Western Maryland’s growing role in the circular economy. Regional initiatives include companies like GeoCycle and Nexus W2V, as well as partnerships with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science to advance cleantech innovation.
Local officials say Clym’s investment fits squarely within Allegany County’s targeted growth sectors. “They promise to drive innovation, job creation, sustainability, and long-term growth across Maryland and beyond,” said Jeff Barclay, the county’s Director of Economic and Community Development.
Clym plans to host a grand opening celebration for the Frostburg facility later this summer, with additional details expected to be announced on Earth Day.
