On Thursday, August 27, 2026, more than 100 attendees gathered in Frostburg, Maryland, to mark the official opening of Clym Environmental’s newest processing facility. The ceremony capped months of construction and planning, but the real story sits inside the building itself, where Clym’s proprietary ozone treatment technology will convert biohazardous material into safe, reusable material.
For a company built around rethinking regulated waste management, this new Frostburg facility represents a proof point for the technology Clym has spent years developing. It also serves as a signal of what’s ahead for the company’s network across the eastern and midwestern United States.
Frostburg Business Park: A Celebration
The event opened with introductions from Juli McCoy, President and CEO of the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce, and Richard Police, Clym’s Director of Business Development. From there, a lineup of regional and state leaders took turns at the podium:
- Charles Watts, President, Clym Environmental
- Secretary Harry Coker, Maryland Department of Commerce
- Bill Atkinson, Allegany County Commissioner
- Jeff Barclay, Director, Allegany County Economic Development
- Kelly Schulz, CEO, Maryland Tech Council
Kendall Abruzzese, Western Maryland Outreach Coordinator, also presented a certificate of congressional recognition on behalf of Congresswoman April McClain Delaney; it commended Clym’s pioneering work in environmentally friendly waste management technology and its contribution to workforce opportunities across Western Maryland.
Attendees then toured the facility, learning how the technology works, viewing a rendering of the finished interior, and stopping by an Energy Select display detailing the site’s solar installation. Summing up why the moment mattered so much for the community, McCoy offered: “Today we celebrate the future. Clym Environmental will create living-wage jobs, and its operations, using technology and environmental science, make its proximity to Frostburg State University a perfect fit for the Frostburg Business Park and Allegany County.”
The Technology: Solar-Powered Ozone Treatment
At the center of the new facility sits Clym’s ozone treatment system, a proprietary technology the company has spent years developing and refining. First, ozone is generated from ambient air; this means there’s no need to bring in or store chemical inputs onsite. That ozone is then used to disinfect regulated biohazardous waste. The treated material is then converted into safe, reusable material, so there’s no need to send it to a landfill or incinerator.
Finally, the entire process will be run by solar-generated power, a deliberate choice meant to cut the greenhouse gas emissions tied to traditional thermal waste treatment methods like autoclaving or incineration. It’s a shift from treating waste as something to burn or bury, toward treating it as a resource that can be recovered.
The groundbreaking technology has already picked up outside recognition. Clym was named Life Sciences Innovation of the Year winner at the Maryland Tech Council’s 2026 ICON Awards, a nod to the years of engineering behind the system now housed in Frostburg.
What Frostburg Adds to Clym’s Network
Frostburg is Clym’s fourth location, joining existing facilities in Frederick, Maryland; New Castle, Pennsylvania; and Indianapolis, Indiana. A fleet of 25 trucks moves regulated waste between the four sites, giving customers higher capacity and more predictable pickup coverage across the eastern and midwestern United States.
For customers, that network translates into shorter transport distances, added processing capacity, and the same compliance support Clym has built its reputation on. A fourth site doesn’t just add square footage; it adds flexibility to a system that regulated waste generators depend on to keep operations moving without interruption.
Investing in Western Maryland
Beyond the technology, the Frostburg facility represents an investment in the surrounding community. The operation brings living-wage jobs and workforce opportunities to Allegany County, along with the kind of long-term economic growth local leaders have been working toward. Its location also puts Clym close to Frostburg State University, a source of local scientific talent for a company built on environmental science and technology.
Bringing the Mission to Frostburg
Frostburg brings Clym’s mission into sharper focus: sustainable, compliant waste management for the life sciences, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries. As the facility moves toward full operation, it adds real capacity to a network already serving customers across two regions.
To learn more about how Clym’s waste disposal services can support your organization, or to schedule a consultation, contact Clym Environmental today.