Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree Disposal Options
Many families in Montgomery County celebrate the holiday season with a live cut Christmas tree. Now is the time to dispose of the trees in an eco-friendly fashion. Montgomery County’s… Read More
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Department of Environmental Protection Offering Compost Bins to Residents
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering compost bins with food scraps to County residents who receive their recycling services from Montgomery County. Residents can register to receive a… Read More
How to Recycle Your Live Christmas Tree
Many Montgomery County residents celebrate the holiday season with a live cut Christmas tree. With Christmas over, now is the time to recycle your tree. Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental… Read More
Richard Montgomery Student Awarded Regional Climate Leadership Award
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Government awarded its prestigious 2022 Climate and Energy Leadership Awards to Richard Montgomery High School Junior Shrusti Amula for her work on ending food waste… Read More
County Highlights Backyard Composting Program on Earth Day
On Friday, Montgomery County leaders celebrated Earth Day with an event highlighting the county’s Backyard Food Scraps Composting Project. Danling Guo, a Bethesda resident and participant in the program, hosted… Read More
County Sponsors Several Activities For Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day Thursday, Montgomery County is providing opportunities for residents to help clean up a creek, learn to compost and improve their energy footprint. From 4 p.m.… Read More
County Announces Food Scraps Recycling Program for Businesses and Organizations
Montgomery County will begin the Commercial Food Scraps Recycling Program after Gov. Larry Hogan’s Stay at Home order is lifted. Officials announced the new program Wednesday, on Earth Day. County… Read More