New facility supports growing demand for food waste recycling and enhances Maryland’s circular economy infrastructure.
Annapolis, Md. — July 17, 2025 – BTS Bioenergy, a leader in organic waste transformation and renewable energy infrastructure, announces the opening of the Maryland Organics Recovery Center (MORC), a new satellite facility to its flagship anaerobic digestion (AD) facility, Maryland Bioenergy Center (MBC). This strategic expansion is designed to meet the growing demand from food distribution centers for a cost-effective and logistically streamlined way to manage large volumes of inedible, expired, or recalled food waste.
The facility offers a bespoke, zero-waste-focused service that enables food manufacturers, distributors, and logistics providers to divert waste at scale while reducing landfill reliance and transportation costs. It is designed for maximum resource recovery, efficiently separating and recycling a wide range of materials, including pallets, cardboard, plastics, and glass.
By expanding its footprint and establishing a dedicated facility to handle upstream sorting and consolidation, BTS Bioenergy has bridged the operational gap between the distribution sector and traditional waste management.
“There has always been a disconnect between the logistics of food distribution and the realities of food waste recycling,” said Vinnie Bevivino, Senior Director of Commercial at BTS Bioenergy. “MORC solves that by offering a streamlined solution that makes recycling inedible, expired, or recalled food easier, more cost-effective, and better aligned with how distribution centers operate.”
MORC receives palletized food waste directly from distribution partners, eliminating the need for third-party processors or specialized trucking. It prepares these loads for recycling and transfers the organic content to MBC for conversion into renewable energy and nutrient-rich soil amendments through the AD process.
“MORC represents a strategic expansion of our infrastructure that enables BTS Bioenergy to better serve the food distribution sector while advancing our mission of landfill diversion,” said Nick Thomas, CEO of BTS Bioenergy.
Through its advanced AD technology, BTS Bioenergy diverts organic waste from landfills and incinerators, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and generating renewable natural gas and nutrient-rich soil products. The launch of MORC supports the company’s continued commitment to building a cleaner, circular economy across the United States.
About BTS Bioenergy
BTS Bioenergy is a leader in smart organic waste solutions and renewable energy infrastructure. Using advanced anaerobic digestion technology, BTS Bioenergy transforms organic waste into renewable natural gas and nutrient-rich soil products, offering a sustainable alternative to landfilling and incineration.