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Environment

Tobacco Litter Cleanup Day Set for Sept. 21 in North Bethesda

DHHS Tobacco Community Grant program hosts a free litter cleanup at Randolph Hills Community Park on Monday, Sept. 21.

DHHS· Sep 19, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: Resignation of MCPD Police Chief, Laying Out a Zero Waste Fut…”
Sep 19
Environment

DHHS Tobacco Team Hosts Litter Cleanup at Randolph Hills Sept. 21

Montgomery County DHHS Cancer, Tobacco & Cannabis Prevention Team holds a litter and trash cleanup at Randolph Hills Park on Sept. 21.

DHHS· Sep 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Meet the New CFW Interns!”
Sep 18
Environment

Free Webinar on Edible Food Donation Sept. 30

Montgomery County hosts a free Zoom webinar on food donation practices for businesses, with registration required in advance.

Montgomery County· Sep 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Donating Edible Food Webinar Wednesday, Sept 30”
Sep 18
Environment

County Weighs Trash Disposal Options; No Decision Yet

The Council held a Sept. 15 worksession on county waste disposal — landfill, trucking, or advanced processing — with no decision date set.

Jawando· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Thank you.”
Sep 16
Environment

DEP Surveys Residents on Environmental Programs and Waste Management

Montgomery County DEP is conducting two public surveys — one on environmental programs broadly and one on the future of waste and recycling management.

Balcombe· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, September 16, 2026”
Sep 16
Environment

County Lands $1.35M Grant for EMTOC Transit Microgrid

Maryland Energy Administration awards Montgomery County $1.35M to build a microgrid at the Derwood transit depot serving 200 electric buses.

DGS· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Receives $1.35M MEA Grant for EMTOC Microgrid”
Sep 16
Environment

Elrich to Outline County's Future Zero Waste Programs

County Executive Elrich will share his vision for future zero waste programs during the Sept. 16 weekly media briefing.

PIO· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Sep 15
Environment

Clean Water Montgomery Grants Up to $100K Open for Nonprofits

Montgomery County and Chesapeake Bay Trust are offering grants up to $100,000 for watershed restoration and water quality projects; applications due Nov. 13.

Friedson· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Getting Back to Work for the Fall Session”
Sep 15
Environment

Montgomery Green Bank Marks 10th Anniversary

The Montgomery County Green Bank celebrates its 10th anniversary this week, having mobilized hundreds of millions in clean energy investment since its founding.

Friedson· Sep 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Getting Back to Work for the Fall Session”
Sep 15
Environment

DEP Hosts Business Recycling Seminar at Rockville Library

Montgomery County DEP offers an in-person seminar on commercial recycling challenges Oct. 7, 2026, at Rockville Library.

DEP· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Coming Soon! - SORRT Business Waste Reduction and Recycling In-Person Seminar”
Sep 15
Environment

2026 H2O Summit Set for October 13 in Wheaton

Montgomery County's 2026 H2O Summit on watershed management runs October 13, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at M-NCPPC's Wheaton headquarters.

MC Energy· Sep 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “😮 Did someone say pumpkin spice lattes lower your energy bills? 🎃”
Sep 14
Environment

Switch Together Solar Program Extended to November 18

The Switch Together group solar-buying program for county residents has been extended through November 18, 2026, with no obligation to buy.

MC Energy· Sep 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “😮 Did someone say pumpkin spice lattes lower your energy bills? 🎃”
Sep 14
Environment

Council to Debate Future of Dickerson Waste Facility Sept. 15

Montgomery County Council continues deliberations Sept. 15 on the future of the Dickerson Resource Recovery Facility and long-term trash management.

MCCouncil· Sep 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González to Hold Press Briefing …”
Sep 14
Environment

Council Debates Future of Dickerson Waste Facility Sept. 15

Montgomery County Council continues deliberations Sept. 15 on the future of the Dickerson Resource Recovery Facility and long-term trash management options.

MCCouncil· Sep 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González to Hold Press Briefing …”
Sep 11
Environment

Free Septic System Webinar Set for Sept. 14

NOWRA hosts a free webinar on Sept. 14 covering how septic systems work and tips for proper use and maintenance.

DEP· Sep 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “ New DPS Podcast Episode Provides Key Information about Septic Systems in Advanc…”
Sep 11
Environment

DEP Launches $100 Septic Tank Pumping Rebate Sept. 14

Montgomery County DEP begins a $100 rebate for septic tank pumping on Sept. 14; homeowners eligible once every five years.

DEP· Sep 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “ New DPS Podcast Episode Provides Key Information about Septic Systems in Advanc…”
Sep 11
Environment

County Seeks Public Input on Waste Disposal Future

Montgomery County is surveying residents on whether to keep its waste-to-energy incinerator or shift to out-of-state landfills and advanced waste processing.

Luedtke· Sep 10, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “The Future of Waste Disposal: We Want to Hear from You”
Sep 10
Environment

Shady Grove Transfer Station Recycling Drop-Off Closes Sept. 15-16

The Upper Lot residential recycling drop-off at Shady Grove Transfer Station closes 2 p.m. Sept. 15 to 10 a.m. Sept. 16 for road repair.

Montgomery County, MD· Sep 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Shady Grove Transfer Station Alert: Temporary residential recycling drop-off clo…”
Sep 10
Environment

County Activates First Local Mesonet Weather Station in Laytonsville

Montgomery County's first locally funded Maryland Mesonet station went live Sept. 2 at the Oaks Landfill in Laytonsville.

OEMHS· Sep 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Expands Weather and Flood Detection Networks to Strengthen Sto…”
Sep 9
Environment

County Holds Biweekly Worksessions on Solid Waste Disposal Options

Council begins fall biweekly worksessions on the county's solid waste disposal future, including the Dickerson Resource Recovery Facility.

Evans· Sep 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Shebra's September Updates”
Sep 8
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