On October 1, 2026, the Maryland Department of the Environment announced an agreement under which Curtis Bay Energy will end medical waste incineration at its South Baltimore facility. The site will operate only as a transfer station, its capacity will be cut to about one-third of current levels, and the company will pay a $600,000 penalty. The agreement takes effect once a Baltimore City Circuit Court judge approves it.
The agreement follows years of monitoring and advocacy by South Baltimore residents and community organizations, including CHARMED partner the South Baltimore Community Land Trust.
Read the Maryland Department of the Environment's announcement (opens in a new tab)