Our Story

Before the Medical Waste Tracking Act (MWTA) was enacted in the 1980’s, which shaped EPA medical waste regulations as we know it, BWS founder and President Ray Krell was cleaning and managing waste at local doctors’ offices and hospitals in the Baltimore area. After various incidents where he and his employees were exposed to dangerous and harmful materials on the job, Ray knew he needed to take measures not only to improve his own safety but also the safety of the customers he served. 50 years ago in his garage, Ray collected containers like coffee cans to provide his customers a safe receptacle to dispose of needles and other sharps. As medical waste started to wash up on the beaches of New York, New Jersey, and other east coast shore areas, regulations were put in place to protect people and the environment.

That’s how BWS was born. More about our story.

BWS was formed after Ray recognized the need to develop safer medical waste management strategies for customers, the community, and our environment. He began by offering medical waste pick up, disposal, and specialized treatment services to doctors, dentists, and medical facilities all over the Mid-Atlantic region. As EPA regulations developed and evolved, they helped to educate his clients on new rules and implement safer, compliant practices.

Over the years, Ray has partnered with family members to hold true to his values of keeping a business truly family-owned and operated. Ray's cousin Kevin Miller joined the operation as Vice President to continue growing the business for many years before retiring from BWS in 2021. In 2011, Trey Krell, son of Ray, joined the team following his college graduation. With Trey's direction, the business has evolved from just hauling medical waste, to processing the medical waste in-house, offering a complete “cradle-to-grave” disposal solution for the many customers around the region. In spring 2021, Trey was promoted to Vice President continuing to oversee all operations initiatives, sustainability innovations, and growth opportunities.

At BWS, we see value in the long lineage of inherited knowledge passed down through generations of work while partnering with regulatory agencies to be at the forefront in shaping future promulgation that improves safety for our customers, our employees, and our communities. We are proud to be celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2025.