Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
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Together, we can keep Montgomery County clean, green and beautiful.
Holiday slide for Recycling and Trash! #MontgomeryCountyMD
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Holiday slide for Recycling and Trash! #MontgomeryCountyMD
Join us this Saturday, November 15, for a community paper shredding and recycling event. Bring up to 5 paper bags or small boxes of personal/confidential documents.
Please stay in your vehicle for safety & smooth traffic flow.
Watching the shredding is not allowed.
Please stay in your vehicle for safety & smooth traffic flow.
Watching the shredding is not allowed.
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Join us this Saturday, November 15, for a community paper shredding and recycling event. Bring up to 5 paper bags or small boxes of personal/confidential documents.
Please stay in your vehicle for safety & smooth traffic flow.
Watching the shredding is not allowed.
Please stay in your vehicle for safety & smooth traffic flow.
Watching the shredding is not allowed.
💅 On Wednesdays, we don’t use plastic bags (or any other day, for that matter).
Starting January 1, 2026, most Montgomery County stores will no longer offer plastic bags, and paper bags will cost 10¢.
Bring your own bag. Learn more: montgomerycountymd.gov/bag/resident...
#ChangeIsInTheBag
Starting January 1, 2026, most Montgomery County stores will no longer offer plastic bags, and paper bags will cost 10¢.
Bring your own bag. Learn more: montgomerycountymd.gov/bag/resident...
#ChangeIsInTheBag
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
💅 On Wednesdays, we don’t use plastic bags (or any other day, for that matter).
Starting January 1, 2026, most Montgomery County stores will no longer offer plastic bags, and paper bags will cost 10¢.
Bring your own bag. Learn more: montgomerycountymd.gov/bag/resident...
#ChangeIsInTheBag
Starting January 1, 2026, most Montgomery County stores will no longer offer plastic bags, and paper bags will cost 10¢.
Bring your own bag. Learn more: montgomerycountymd.gov/bag/resident...
#ChangeIsInTheBag
Don’t trash your pumpkins — compost them!
DEP operates 3 Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Offs at local farmers markets:
1️⃣ Bethesda Central Farmers Market – Sundays, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
2️⃣ Downtown Silver Spring Market – Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
3️⃣ Olney Farmers and Artists Market – Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
DEP operates 3 Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Offs at local farmers markets:
1️⃣ Bethesda Central Farmers Market – Sundays, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
2️⃣ Downtown Silver Spring Market – Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
3️⃣ Olney Farmers and Artists Market – Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
November 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Don’t trash your pumpkins — compost them!
DEP operates 3 Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Offs at local farmers markets:
1️⃣ Bethesda Central Farmers Market – Sundays, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
2️⃣ Downtown Silver Spring Market – Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
3️⃣ Olney Farmers and Artists Market – Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
DEP operates 3 Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Offs at local farmers markets:
1️⃣ Bethesda Central Farmers Market – Sundays, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
2️⃣ Downtown Silver Spring Market – Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
3️⃣ Olney Farmers and Artists Market – Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Friendly reminder, gas leaf blowers are banned in Montgomery County. www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dep/property...
October 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Friendly reminder, gas leaf blowers are banned in Montgomery County. www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dep/property...
Join us tomorrow in Kensington!
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National Drive Electric Month • Kensington Heights EV Expo • Kensington, MD • Sep 27 2025
National Drive Electric Month events feature plug-in electric vehicle owners sharing their experience with others interested in driving electric. #NDEW2025
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September 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Join us tomorrow in Kensington!
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Montgomery County organizations can now apply for Clean Water Montgomery Grants ranging from $40,000 to $100,000 to improve water quality and enhance stream health. Learn more cbtrust.org/grants/clean...
September 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Montgomery County organizations can now apply for Clean Water Montgomery Grants ranging from $40,000 to $100,000 to improve water quality and enhance stream health. Learn more cbtrust.org/grants/clean...
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🔌🚘 Are you considering getting an EV?🔌🚘
With federal EV tax credits ending after September 30, now is a great time to learn more. Join @mygreenmc.bsky.social and #EVADC on Wednesday, September 3, at 7:30pm for “Ask an EV Owner.”
⭐RSVP here for meeting link and reminder▶️ surveymonkey.com/r/75dhzy2
With federal EV tax credits ending after September 30, now is a great time to learn more. Join @mygreenmc.bsky.social and #EVADC on Wednesday, September 3, at 7:30pm for “Ask an EV Owner.”
⭐RSVP here for meeting link and reminder▶️ surveymonkey.com/r/75dhzy2
August 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🔌🚘 Are you considering getting an EV?🔌🚘
With federal EV tax credits ending after September 30, now is a great time to learn more. Join @mygreenmc.bsky.social and #EVADC on Wednesday, September 3, at 7:30pm for “Ask an EV Owner.”
⭐RSVP here for meeting link and reminder▶️ surveymonkey.com/r/75dhzy2
With federal EV tax credits ending after September 30, now is a great time to learn more. Join @mygreenmc.bsky.social and #EVADC on Wednesday, September 3, at 7:30pm for “Ask an EV Owner.”
⭐RSVP here for meeting link and reminder▶️ surveymonkey.com/r/75dhzy2
Flooding is the most frequent severe weather event and the costliest natural disaster. Check the County's Flooding Portal for information on how to protect yourself and your property. montgomerycountymd.gov/flooding/
July 31, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Flooding is the most frequent severe weather event and the costliest natural disaster. Check the County's Flooding Portal for information on how to protect yourself and your property. montgomerycountymd.gov/flooding/
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As you and millions of other people get outside and ride 🚴♂️this summer🌤️, do you have a plan🗒️for recycling♻️ your old e-bike battery🪫 when the time comes to replace it?
😃Now you do▶️ tinyurl.com/mwun6f5y @mygreenmc.bsky.social #bikemoco @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @frederickrecycles.bsky.social
😃Now you do▶️ tinyurl.com/mwun6f5y @mygreenmc.bsky.social #bikemoco @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @frederickrecycles.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
As you and millions of other people get outside and ride 🚴♂️this summer🌤️, do you have a plan🗒️for recycling♻️ your old e-bike battery🪫 when the time comes to replace it?
😃Now you do▶️ tinyurl.com/mwun6f5y @mygreenmc.bsky.social #bikemoco @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @frederickrecycles.bsky.social
😃Now you do▶️ tinyurl.com/mwun6f5y @mygreenmc.bsky.social #bikemoco @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @frederickrecycles.bsky.social
The next time you buy groceries, consider how many single-use plastics you could avoid if you bought in bulk. Plastic packaging is the largest market for plastic and the largest source of plastic waste. Buying in bulk means more value for your wallet and a sustainable lifestyle. #PlasticFreeJuly
July 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The next time you buy groceries, consider how many single-use plastics you could avoid if you bought in bulk. Plastic packaging is the largest market for plastic and the largest source of plastic waste. Buying in bulk means more value for your wallet and a sustainable lifestyle. #PlasticFreeJuly
Do you know what to do during a flood warning?
1. Move to higher ground
2. Turn around, don’t drown!
3. Avoid flooded areas
4. Never drive through flooded areas
5. Don’t camp or park your vehicle along streams
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/flooding/pre...
1. Move to higher ground
2. Turn around, don’t drown!
3. Avoid flooded areas
4. Never drive through flooded areas
5. Don’t camp or park your vehicle along streams
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/flooding/pre...
July 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Do you know what to do during a flood warning?
1. Move to higher ground
2. Turn around, don’t drown!
3. Avoid flooded areas
4. Never drive through flooded areas
5. Don’t camp or park your vehicle along streams
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/flooding/pre...
1. Move to higher ground
2. Turn around, don’t drown!
3. Avoid flooded areas
4. Never drive through flooded areas
5. Don’t camp or park your vehicle along streams
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/flooding/pre...
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Ditch bottled water.
Join Plastic Free July — a global effort to reduce plastic pollution.
#DrinkTap.
Save money.
Protect the planet.
Small change. Big impact.
Join Plastic Free July — a global effort to reduce plastic pollution.
#DrinkTap.
Save money.
Protect the planet.
Small change. Big impact.
July 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Ditch bottled water.
Join Plastic Free July — a global effort to reduce plastic pollution.
#DrinkTap.
Save money.
Protect the planet.
Small change. Big impact.
Join Plastic Free July — a global effort to reduce plastic pollution.
#DrinkTap.
Save money.
Protect the planet.
Small change. Big impact.
Reposted by Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
The number of water💦rescues👨🚒🛶has gone down in Montgomery County, #Maryland, after it installed flood sensors two years ago. @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @earlstoddard.bsky.social @mcfrspio.bsky.social @mygreenmc.bsky.social #turnarounddontdrown @noaa.gov
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Montgomery Co. says flood sensors cut the number of water rescues ‘precipitously’ - WTOP News
The number of water rescues has gone down in Montgomery County, Maryland, after it installed flood sensors two years ago.
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July 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The number of water💦rescues👨🚒🛶has gone down in Montgomery County, #Maryland, after it installed flood sensors two years ago. @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @earlstoddard.bsky.social @mcfrspio.bsky.social @mygreenmc.bsky.social #turnarounddontdrown @noaa.gov
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Americans who think global warming is happening outnumber those who think it's not by a ratio of more than 4 to 1.
Take the Climate Smart Pledge🙋♂️ & begin incorporating small steps daily (like riding the fare free RideOn bus🚌) to be part of the solution. ▶️ tinyurl.com/jth7estd @mygreenmc.bsky.social
Take the Climate Smart Pledge🙋♂️ & begin incorporating small steps daily (like riding the fare free RideOn bus🚌) to be part of the solution. ▶️ tinyurl.com/jth7estd @mygreenmc.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Americans who think global warming is happening outnumber those who think it's not by a ratio of more than 4 to 1.
Take the Climate Smart Pledge🙋♂️ & begin incorporating small steps daily (like riding the fare free RideOn bus🚌) to be part of the solution. ▶️ tinyurl.com/jth7estd @mygreenmc.bsky.social
Take the Climate Smart Pledge🙋♂️ & begin incorporating small steps daily (like riding the fare free RideOn bus🚌) to be part of the solution. ▶️ tinyurl.com/jth7estd @mygreenmc.bsky.social
Americans generate over 36 million tons of plastic waste per year. Most of the plastic we use every day is used once and then discarded. Help us reduce waste and litter by giving up plastics. Not sure where to start? Check out these tips! bit.ly/3XPLCgb #PlasticFreeJuly
July 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Americans generate over 36 million tons of plastic waste per year. Most of the plastic we use every day is used once and then discarded. Help us reduce waste and litter by giving up plastics. Not sure where to start? Check out these tips! bit.ly/3XPLCgb #PlasticFreeJuly
Join us this Saturday, June 28, from 2-3 p.m. for an Electric Vehicle Information Session at the Germantown Library.
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June 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Join us this Saturday, June 28, from 2-3 p.m. for an Electric Vehicle Information Session at the Germantown Library.
mcpl.libnet.info/event/126495...
mcpl.libnet.info/event/126495...
Have you seen Spotted Lanternfly nymphs? These are the juvenile forms of an invasive insect in our area. Don’t panic! They can be quite a nuisance. Squash, stomp, or use a hand vac to suck them up and discard them. Learn more about Spotted Lanternflies bit.ly/3ZZnkmf
June 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Have you seen Spotted Lanternfly nymphs? These are the juvenile forms of an invasive insect in our area. Don’t panic! They can be quite a nuisance. Squash, stomp, or use a hand vac to suck them up and discard them. Learn more about Spotted Lanternflies bit.ly/3ZZnkmf
A friendly reminder to all residents and businesses that the use of handheld, backpack and walk-behind gas leaf blowers and vacuums must stop by July 1, in Montgomery County! Unsure of what to do next? Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dep/property...
June 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
A friendly reminder to all residents and businesses that the use of handheld, backpack and walk-behind gas leaf blowers and vacuums must stop by July 1, in Montgomery County! Unsure of what to do next? Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dep/property...
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💧💧ICYMI💧💧
A salt🧂 crisis is looming for U.S. rivers. washingtonpost.com/climate-envi... #montgomerycountymd #DMV #PotomacRiver #water @wsscwater.bsky.social @mygreenmc.bsky.social
A salt🧂 crisis is looming for U.S. rivers. washingtonpost.com/climate-envi... #montgomerycountymd #DMV #PotomacRiver #water @wsscwater.bsky.social @mygreenmc.bsky.social
A salt crisis is looming for U.S. rivers
The biggest source of salty freshwater in D.C. and other major northern inland cities is an overapplication of road salt to thaw winter ice, which runs off into rivers or the ground.
washingtonpost.com
June 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
💧💧ICYMI💧💧
A salt🧂 crisis is looming for U.S. rivers. washingtonpost.com/climate-envi... #montgomerycountymd #DMV #PotomacRiver #water @wsscwater.bsky.social @mygreenmc.bsky.social
A salt🧂 crisis is looming for U.S. rivers. washingtonpost.com/climate-envi... #montgomerycountymd #DMV #PotomacRiver #water @wsscwater.bsky.social @mygreenmc.bsky.social
Happy Monday! Today, we got to team up with the Poolesville Global Ecology Program and have a workday. Students were able to learn about native plants, gain hands-on experience restoring the environment and learn about different environmental jobs. 16 years of making eco-moves and we keep growing!
June 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Happy Monday! Today, we got to team up with the Poolesville Global Ecology Program and have a workday. Students were able to learn about native plants, gain hands-on experience restoring the environment and learn about different environmental jobs. 16 years of making eco-moves and we keep growing!
The Grosvenor Luxmanor Tributary Stream Restoration project will begin in June and is expected to be completed in November 2026. The project is part of the County’s ongoing effort to restore degraded streams, enhance aquatic habitat and reduce pollution caused by stream erosion. bit.ly/4kJvV4B
May 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Grosvenor Luxmanor Tributary Stream Restoration project will begin in June and is expected to be completed in November 2026. The project is part of the County’s ongoing effort to restore degraded streams, enhance aquatic habitat and reduce pollution caused by stream erosion. bit.ly/4kJvV4B
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@mygreenmc.bsky.social @sierraclub.org @sustainablefcmd.bsky.social @mdenergy.bsky.social
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Chart: A quarter of cars sold in 2025 will be battery-powered
The global outlook is solid for EV and plug-in hybrid adoption, even as Trump’s trade and policy plans threaten to stifle growth in the U.S.
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May 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Teaching little hands that only rain goes down the drain! 🎨
May 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Teaching little hands that only rain goes down the drain! 🎨