Category: Environment

For Immediate Release: Monday, March 2, 2026 Montgomery County Seeks Public Input on Future of Solid Waste Management  Monday, Mar. 2 at 6:30 p.m.  Sidney Kramer Upcounty Regional Services Center  12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown   …

For Immediate Release: Monday, February 23, 2026 Montgomery County is at a crossroads in determining how to manage trash and recycling in the years ahead. The County is evaluating options to modernize…

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that registration is open for the 13th annual Montgomery County Energy Summit. The 2026 summit will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28-29,…

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Officials Highlight Installation of Third Mesonet Weather Station in Partnership with the University of Maryland   Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Natali…

For Immediate Release: Friday, January 2, 2026 Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Natali Fani-González will be joined by County Climate Change Officer Sarah Kogel-Smucker, Office of Emergency Management…

For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 18, 2025 Plastic Bags Will Be Banned Starting Jan. 1, 2026  County Executive Marc Elrich, joined by County Councilmember Kate Stewart, Councilmember Dawn Luedtke, and Department of…

For Immediate Release: Friday, December 5, 2025 In light of today’s wintry weather, Montgomery County and WSSC Water are reminding residents, businesses, and property managers to be Salt-Wise and use salt responsibly. …

For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 4, 2025 While the holiday season brings joy and celebration to many, it also leads to an increase in household waste. The Montgomery County Department of Environmental…