Residents, community partners, and elected stakeholders are invited to hear directly from DEP, ask questions, and provide feedback on options under consideration
Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles will host a community town hall on Tuesday, Oct. 20, to give residents an opportunity to learn about the future of Montgomery County’s solid waste management system, ask questions, and share feedback before the Council moves forward with its deliberations.
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) representatives will explain the options, research, and timeline for making a decision and answer questions. Explain the waste management options under consideration, review relevant research and analysis, and discuss the anticipated timeline for Council consideration.
Following DEP’s presentation, Councilmember Sayles will moderate a community discussion and Q&A focused on the potential fiscal, environmental, operational, and community impacts of the options before the County.
“Decisions about how Montgomery County manages its waste will affect our residents, our environment and County finances for years to come,” said Councilmember Sayles. “Before the Council moves forward, residents deserve clear information about the choices before us, the trade-offs involved, and a meaningful opportunity to ask questions and share their perspectives. This town hall is about transparency, informed decision-making, and ensuring community voices remain part of the process.”
Residents from across Montgomery County are encouraged to attend, submit questions in advance, and participate in the discussion.
Community organizations, civic associations, advocacy groups and other community partners are also encouraged to participate. Elected officials interested in attending as elected stakeholders are welcome to register in advance. Community partners and elected stakeholders who register by the deadline will be recognized in event materials and during the town hall.
Participation as a community partner or elected stakeholder is intended to broaden community engagement and does not constitute co-hosting or endorsement of any particular waste management option.
Waste Management Town Hall
- Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
- 6–7:30 p.m.
- Montgomery County Council Office Building
- 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850
- 3rd Floor Hearing Room
RSVP by Friday, Oct. 16: bit.ly/DEPTownHall.
Residents may also submit questions in advance through the RSVP form or participate in the moderated Q&A during the town hall.
Community Partners & Elected Stakeholders: Organizations and elected officials wishing to be recognized as participating stakeholders should register through the RSVP form by Oct. 16 and provide the requested information for inclusion in event materials.
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