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Environment

Presidents Day Trash, Recycling Collections Slide One Day

No county recycling or trash pickup on Feb. 16; all collections shift one day later, through Saturday, Feb. 21.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Presdients Day 2026: Holiday "Slide" Schedule for Recycling & Tras…”
Feb 13
Environment

Public Parking Free, Trash Collection Delayed Week of Feb. 16

County public parking will be free Feb. 16; trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day all week, with final collection Feb. 21.

Montgomery County PIO· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Horarios del Condado de Montgomery para el Día de los Presidentes el lunes 16 de…”
Feb 12
Environment

MD Bill Would Require Individual Unit Water Meters

HB 220/SB 130 would regulate individual unit water meters and limit excess fees, spurred by issues at the Grand.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
Environment

Clean Energy & Community Resources Day Slated for March 11

Montgomery County Green Bank hosts a Clean Energy & Community Resources Day on March 11 from 5–7 p.m.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Environment

DEP Urges Salt-Wise Practices to Protect Waterways This Winter

DEP warns that road salt runoff pollutes the Potomac and Patuxent Rivers, which supply drinking water to county residents.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Environment

Maryland OPEN Energy Innovation Grant Deadline February 27

Maryland Energy Administration's OPEN Energy Innovation Grant supports GHG-reducing, equity-focused energy projects; apply by Feb. 27.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Environment

Maryland EV Charger Grant Program Closes February 25

Maryland's Community EVSE Grant offers up to $750K per applicant for EV charger installation; deadline is Feb. 25.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Environment

Paula Glover Named Keynote for 2026 Energy Summit

Paula R. Glover, President of the Alliance to Save Energy, will keynote the April 28–29 Montgomery County Energy Summit.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Environment

BEPS Compliance Webinar Set for February 26

DEP hosts a Feb. 26 webinar for Group 1 and 2 buildings more than 10% from interim energy performance standards.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Environment

2025 Energy Benchmarking Reports Due June 1

Montgomery County commercial building owners must submit calendar year 2025 energy benchmarking reports by June 1, 2026.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Environment

Council Hears $11.3M Stormwater Management Supplemental Appropriation

A $11,327,000 supplemental appropriation for countywide stormwater management retrofits goes to public hearing Feb. 10.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Environment

Committee Reviews $100K Appropriation for Community Gardening Grants

Joint HHS and GO committees review a $100,000 special appropriation Feb. 9 to fund the Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program for spring 2026 launch.

MCCouncil· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 9, 2026”
Feb 6
Environment

Business Waste Recycling Report Webinar Scheduled Feb. 12

Montgomery County DEP is hosting a webinar on the Business Annual Waste Reduction and Recycling Report on Feb. 12, 10–11 a.m.

DEP· Feb 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Feb 5
Environment

RainScapes Contractor Training Set for Feb. 19 in Germantown

Landscape contractors can attend a 3.5-hour green infrastructure workshop at Germantown Library on Feb. 19 for RainScapes Rebate eligibility.

DEP· Feb 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Feb 5
Environment

DEP Urges Residents to Remove Invasive Vines from Trees

Montgomery County DEP is calling on residents to cut invasive vines like English ivy and Wintercreeper to protect mature trees.

DEP· Feb 5, 2026· 4 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Feb 5
Environment

MCPS Student Climate Council Urges Upcycling Over New Purchases

The 18-member MCPS Student Climate Action Council is promoting upcycling and secondhand clothing to reduce winter waste.

DEP· Feb 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Feb 5
Environment

Post-Storm Salt Runoff Threatens County Waterways

DEP warns excess road salt from recent winter storm is polluting drinking water and harming aquatic life as temperatures rise.

DEP· Feb 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Feb 5
Environment

Free Shade Tree Applications Open Through Feb. 8 for Fall Planting

Montgomery Planning is accepting shade tree applications Feb. 1–8, prioritizing Equity Focus Areas for Fall 2026 planting.

Luedtke· Feb 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Better Winter Storm Response”
Feb 4
Environment

Winter Storm Fern Prompts Salt-Wise Reminders for Residents

After Winter Storm Fern, county officials remind residents that only 12 oz. of salt is needed for up to 10 sidewalk squares to protect waterways.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Environment

County Climate Action Plan Marks 2025 Progress in New Video

A new video highlights 2025 county achievements on recycling, food scraps, water quality, and flood risk mitigation under the Climate Action Plan.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
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