FROSTBURG, MD – Clym Environmental Services, LLC celebrated the opening of its new processing facility in Frostburg, Maryland, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 27, 2026. The event drew more than 100 attendees, including elected officials, industry leaders, and community partners, highlighting the facility’s importance to the region.
The facility will use Clym’s proprietary ozone treatment technology to process biohazardous material, converting it into safe, reusable materials. This technology generates ozone from ambient air and is powered by solar energy, a process designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional thermal treatment methods. The solar system was installed by Energy Select, which hosted a display at the event to showcase its benefits.
The ceremony featured remarks from state and local leaders. Juli McCoy, President & CEO of the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce, praised the project, saying, “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.”
Speakers included Charles Watts, President of Clym; Harry Coker, Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary; Bill Atkinson, Allegany County Commissioner; Jeff Barclay, Director of Allegany County Economic Development; and Kelly Schulz, CEO of the Maryland Tech Council. Clym also received a certificate of congressional recognition, presented by Kendall Abruzzese on behalf of Congresswoman April McClain Delaney. Abruzzese noted Clym’s “pioneering work in environmentally friendly and innovative waste management biotechnology” and thanked the company for its contributions to workforce opportunities and economic growth in Western Maryland.
This opening follows several milestones for Clym, including being named the Life Sciences Innovation of the Year at the Maryland Tech Council’s 2026 ICON Awards. The facility supports Clym’s expansion across the eastern United States and reinforces its role in advancing sustainable waste management for the life sciences, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries.
Clym Environmental Services, founded in 1998, is an environmental health and safety company providing regulated waste management and compliance solutions across the eastern and midwestern United States. The Frostburg facility is expected to create jobs and contribute to the local economy, aligning with broader efforts to attract innovative businesses to Allegany County.
The use of solar power and ozone technology at this facility represents a shift toward more sustainable practices in waste management, an industry traditionally reliant on energy-intensive methods. By reducing emissions and utilizing renewable energy, Clym is setting a precedent for other companies in the sector.
Community leaders view this development as a catalyst for further economic growth in the region, particularly given its proximity to Frostburg State University, which could foster research collaborations and a skilled workforce. As the facility becomes fully operational, it is expected to serve clients across the healthcare and life sciences sectors, offering a greener alternative to conventional disposal methods.
For more information about Clym Environmental Services and its initiatives, visit clymenvironmental.com.
