Origin Baltimore Recycling, LLC Refinery - Curtis Bay, Maryland | US Oil Infrastructure

Origin Baltimore Recycling, LLC is a refinery located at 5501 Pennington Ave in Curtis Bay, Maryland, within Baltimore City. The facility operates in the United States and is classified under NAICS codes 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), 424710 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals), and 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities). The refinery operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and the Clean Water Act. As a refinery in the Mid-Atlantic region, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Maryland Department of the Environment. The facility's scale is typical of a small to medium-sized refinery, focusing on recycling and processing petroleum products. The facility's location in Curtis Bay, near the Patapsco River and the Port of Baltimore, provides logistical advantages for receiving and shipping petroleum products. Its operational status contributes to the regional fuel supply and industrial activity in the Baltimore area. The refinery's integration with materials recovery indicates a focus on recycling and waste minimization.

The refinery is situated in an industrial area of Curtis Bay, adjacent to the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This coastal siting presents spill risks to sensitive aquatic ecosystems. The facility's operations involve handling petroleum products, which require robust containment and spill prevention measures. Regulatory oversight includes the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and the Oil Pollution Act.