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Baltimore Stormwater Debris Removal
View from a bridge shows two MARCOR workers removing floating debris.
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MARCOR's contract with the Baltimore City Bureau of Solid Waste requires periodic cleanout of five stormwater spillways and removal of debris along a four-mile stretch of the Middle Branch section of the Patapsco River shoreline. In addition, the MARCOR workers routinely patrol approximately 1.5 square miles of open water to remove large pieces of trash such as tires, chairs, large branches, etc. Any unusual or very large debris encountered is recorded in a logbook, as well as any wildlife sightings. Work is performed after every rainfall or as requested by the city’s contract administrator.
In addition, MARCOR is relocating a containment boom to improve debris collection and installing two additional booms for added control.
The work is performed manually along the shorelines as well as from two motorized Jon boats, with three environmental technicians in each. MARCOR's workers wear protective suits and gloves, sturdy work shoes, hip boots, life vests, and safety glasses while performing the debris removal operations. Tools include rakes, pitchforks, crab nets, gripper tongs, and safe containers for needles and other "sharps."
The debris is packed in sturdy plastic bags and deposited at predetermined points along the shoreline for pickup and disposal by the Bureau of Solid Waste trash collectors. The needle containers and any suspicious items that may be found are turned over the Baltimore City Health Department.
For additional information, call MARCOR's corporate headquarters at 1-800-547-0128 or send email to info@marcor.com.
