On October 17, MRN president Kitty McIlroy joined fellow members of the Maryland Commission to Advance Lithium–Ion Battery Safety* along with representatives from the Maryland Department of the Environment and and representatives from the Maryland state legislature for a visit to the
Electronics Value Recovery (EVR) Recycling Facility in Baltimore.
EVR president and CEO Matt Young kicked off the visit with an overview of
EVR’s services, which include battery and electronics recycling, data destruction, ITAD / value recovery services, and universal waste management and disposal. Justin Short from the
Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) then shared updates on new policy initiatives from ReMA’s Battery Policy Working Group.
Following the presentation, the group toured the facility where they were given a closeup look at the process, discussing EVR’s technologies, processing capabilities and growth. The conversation also covered emerging electronics available on the market (and the evolving makeup of those products), as well as fluctuating downstream raw material markets including global trade policies that affect them. Finally, participants discussed EVR’s commitment to refurbishment and reuse processes whenever possible, including touring the electronic repair wing of the facility, where devices are prepared for resale on the secondhand market.
A special thank you to Matt Young and the EVR staff for hosting the group, and to Justin Short for sharing the updates.
Want to learn more about how EVR handles battery recycling?
Check out the process here.
P.s. Baltimore County and WBAL recently spotlighted the importance of electronics and battery recycling in a news segment with EVR as one of two featured recyclers.
Watch the video here.
*The Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Commission was created in 2024 through Senate Bill 532. An interim report was submitted in December 2024 to the Governor highlighting the work done to that point. A final report is due by December 1, 2025, and will include key findings and recommendations. MRN President Kitty McIlroy serves as MRN’s representative on the Commission.
**Photos courtesy of EVR