Office of Recycling Staff & Contacts

Frederick County Division of Waste & Recycling

Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. By calling 301-600-2960, you can reach any of the staff listed below or send an email to the main office.

Recycling Staff 

Matthew Ward
Recycling Program Manager
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The Program Manager oversees recycling staff, budgets, contracts and operations for both drop-off and collection programs for recycling., prepares local, state and federal recycling reports, ensuring that the recycling programs comply with Maryland State standards and goals. This position also serves as the department's liaison with recycling program officers from other counties and state offices, as well as supporting the recycling efforts of local communities and municipal leaders.

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Cheri Craigo
Recycling Administrative Specialist II
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Mary Rearick
Recycling Administrative Specialist I
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Cheri and Mary are the front line of our telephone customer service (301-600-2960). They can answer your questions about the County's recycling program and provide general assistance with residential curbside recycling inquiries and collection issues. They also assist residents who wish to obtain a recycling cart or purchase a compost bin and are the point of contact for organizations wishing to borrow the County's event recycling containers.

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Maria Monteiro-E-Pereira
Residential Recycling Program Analyst
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This position serves as the liaison between Frederick County's contracted recycling service provider, residents and County government.  The residential analyst assists with contract management, contractor oversight, and preparation of state reports. They can answer general recycling questions, provide presentations on recycling, provide customer service and help resolve curbside issues. They can also provide background information and data specific to Frederick County's recycling programs.

Cintia Lara
Recycling Collections Inspector
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Jason Neel
Recycling Collections Inspector
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Recycling Inspectors ensure that the county's contracted recycling collection service runs smoothly. They perform inspections to assess the effectiveness of local recycling activities. Field inspectors serve as the intermediary between the county, the collection contractor, and county residents. They can provide education to contractor crews and recyclers alike to support the success of Frederick County's recycling goals.
 

TJ Guercio
Commercial Recycling Program Analyst 
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This position assists local organizations in their endeavors to recycle more and waste less.  They can be found around the county conducting waste audits, assisting with staff training and providing public presentations. This staff member can offer resources, tips, and strategies to help reduce waste. Contact them to help your organization design a user-friendly recycling program. This position also coordinates the reporting of local information to the Maryland Department of the Environment and can help businesses assess their recycling and waste data.

This position serves as the department’s public information officer and develops promotions, events, social media, mailings, and general communication campaigns to encourage residents to recycle right and waste less. This individual leads facility tours for adult groups, can provide on- or off-site educational presentations for local organizations (for ages 11 and up), and offers a wealth of materials for loan to teachers and student organizations.