Montgomery County's BYOB law, passed in February 2025, goes into effect Jan. 1; Rockville has also opted in.
Reworld's Unit 3 boiler at the Dickerson waste-to-energy facility tested at 54.8 ng/dscm for dioxins—nearly double the 30 ng/dscm permit limit.
New Montgomery County legislation prohibits invasive bamboo sales and requires native plants in new development projects countywide.
Amendment #1 issued for IFB #1181364 seeking bids for property maintenance and mowing at Gude and Oaks Landfills.
The Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee is accepting applications with a deadline of January 9, 2026.
Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag Law bans plastic carryout bags and charges 10 cents per paper bag starting Jan. 1, 2026.
The Dept. of Environmental Protection is encouraging residents to leave fallen leaves in place to improve soil health and support pollinators.
Montgomery County DOT's annual leaf vacuuming program starts Nov. 10, with two collections scheduled per district through December.
Montgomery County hosts a free community paper shredding and recycling event Nov. 15, 10AM–2PM, at Montgomery College Rockville, Lot 13.
Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag law bans plastic carryout bags and raises the paper bag tax to 10 cents, effective January 1, 2026.
Expedited Bill 30-25 would remove the photographic-evidence requirement and allow a single complaint to trigger leaf blower ban enforcement.
Fani-González's amendment to tighten mega gas station buffer standards failed in committee; the full ZTA goes to the full Council in the fall.
Expedited Bill 27-25 to establish a Community Choice Aggregation program was introduced; a public hearing is set for September 9.
Clarksburg Yard hosts a trash pickup along Gateway Center Drive on July 12, open to middle and high school students seeking SSL hours.
The Transportation and Environment Committee discussed FY26 capital budget items including recycling, flood management, and stormwater.
One Montgomery Green and Bethesda Green host a networking session on Green Business Certification on February 19.
County seeks $3.785M in state funds to expand the Wheaton Branch stream channel and modify the regional pond riser to reduce flooding.
The Transportation and Environment Committee meets Jan. 30 to discuss Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) regulations.
A public hearing on Bill 24-24 banning single-use plastic carryout bags and doubling the paper bag fee to 10 cents is set for Jan. 14.
Councilmember Fani-González hosts a Dec. 9 workshop on financial assistance programs for energy-efficient home improvements and weather resilience upgrades.