Organic Recycling at ECI “Helping to Build A Better Tommorrow"

1. Organic Recycling at ECI“Helping to Build A Better Tommorrow" Rosetta Rose, Deputy Director of Procurement Services| Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

2. What is ECI? • Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI) is a multi-compound facility in Westover, Maryland operating under the State of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. • Compounds participating in the Organic Waste Recycling program are: • West Complex – mirror imaged medium security complex housing approximately 2,400 inmates equally divide on each side • Annex – minimum security housing approximately 600 inmates.

3. The Start of Organic Waste Recycling at ECI • September 2012, ECI recognized the need to find a better use for organic waste material. • An Invitation for Bid was developed and released in September of 2013. • In February of 2014, the Organic Waste Recycling program was implemented within the dining area of the West complex. • In April 2014m the Organic Waste Recycling Program was implemented within the dining area of the Annex complex.

4. The Process • Green 44 gallon Brute trash cans have been identified in the dining area as Organic Waste. • An inmate is assigned the task of ensuring that only Organic Waste materials are placed in the designated trash cans. • Green cans are dumped daily into the designated 35 yard compactors and clean in preparation for the next meal time. • Contracted vendor picks up the compactor once per week.

5. What are the Environmentally Benefits? • Organic waste materials are diverted from landfill and delivered to organic composting facilities, which reduces landfill pollution. • Organic waste materials are composted and used to produce nutrient rich organic fertilizer. • Local Farmers purchase the fertilizer at a reduced cost, while still providing nutrient produce, fruits and vegetables for human consumption.

6. How Much Organic Materials Has ECI Produced?

7. Questions