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…
Category: Environment
News and updates about Environment in Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County and WSSC Water Launch 2025/2026 Salt-Wise Campaign to Promote Smarter Salt Use This Winter – Mocofeed
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. …
Montgomery County and WSSC Water Launch 2025/2026 Salt-Wise Campaign to Promote Smarter Salt Use This Winter – Mocofeed
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. …
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Encourages Residents to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle This Holiday Season – Mocofeed
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…
Jennifer Macedonia Confirmed as Director of the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday unanimously confirmed Jennifer Macedonia as the Director of the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). She was nominated…
“Leave the Leaves for a Better Environment” Campaign will be Spotlighted on En Sintonía con el Concejo this Friday at 2 p.m. on Radio América – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 6, 2025 The show will also highlight Montgomery County’s Asthma Program ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 6, 2025—The featured guests on this week’s En Sintonía con el Concejo del…
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection to Host Paper Shredding and Recycling Event on Saturday, Nov. 15, in Recognition of America Recycles Day – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will celebrate America Recycles Day with a paper shredding and recycling event from 10 a.m. to 2…
Leaf Vacuum Collection Begins Monday, Nov. 10 in Designated Areas of Montgomery County – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Monday, November 3, 2025 Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will begin its annual leaf vacuuming program on Monday, Nov. 10, continuing collections throughout December, in specified areas. There…
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Encourages Residents to “Leave the Leaves” for a Better Environment and Reminds All That the Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers is Prohibited – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is reminding residents that while gas-powered leaf blowers are banned in the County, letting leaves stay where they…
Council Approves Bill to Deliver Renewable Energy Options and Stabilize Energy Costs Through Community Choice Aggregation – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 From the Office of Council President Kate Stewart The legislation, sponsored by Council President Stewart, will promote and facilitate the use of competitively priced clean…