County trash and recycling collections are canceled June 19 for Juneteenth; remaining week's pickups shift to Saturday, June 20.
County Executive Elrich issued an executive order instituting a six-month moratorium on data center approvals in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County DEP hosts a free online webinar on business waste reduction, reuse, and sustainable packaging on June 17, 2026.
No county trash or recycling collection on June 19; Friday routes slide to Saturday, June 20. Mon–Thu routes unaffected.
Baumann Consulting, Building Innovation Hub, and EmPOWER Maryland host a Maryland BEPS incentives webinar on June 24, 12–1 pm.
Maryland's PSC issued directives promoting virtual power plants and distributed energy resources, and launched a Data Exchange Work Group.
Montgomery County's Flood Risk Explorer now covers Middle and Lower Rock Creek watersheds, updated ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Over 80% of covered commercial and multifamily buildings filed energy benchmarking reports on time; violation notices coming for non-compliant owners.
Council holds June 9 hearing on Zoning Text Amendment 26-07, proposing updated use standards for solar collection systems.
Montgomery County's new Electrify MC pilot program assists residents in transitioning their homes away from fossil fuels.
All Montgomery County recycling and trash collection services will follow a slide schedule around the Juneteenth holiday; last pickup is Saturday, June 20.
Montgomery County honored 22 recipients across individuals, schools, businesses, and organizations at its 27th Annual Recycling Achievement Awards.
Food scraps recycling drop-off is now available Thursdays at Clarksburg and Wheaton Farmers Markets.
DEP hosts litter cleanups, storm drain painting, and a stream restoration celebration during Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week, June 6–14.
A regional drought watch covers Montgomery County and Metro Washington, prompting voluntary water conservation measures.
Montgomery County cut greenhouse gas emissions 32% between 2005 and 2023 despite a 16% population increase, per MWCOG regional analysis.
Montgomery County DEP's H2O Summit on water resource protection is returning this fall; residents can sign up to receive save-the-date and registration announcements.
Montgomery County's Flood Risk Explorer tool shows flood projections for Sligo Creek, Lower and Middle Rock Creek Watersheds, with more to come.
Bill 26-25 bans the sale, planting, and transplanting of invasive running bamboo (e.g., Phyllostachys) in Montgomery County starting in July 2026.
Montgomery County's Zero Waste Programs Division has published a guide on where to recycle and reuse construction and demolition materials.