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Environment

County Releases FY25 Climate Report, Launches Third Mesonet Station

Montgomery County's FY25 Climate Action Plan report shows 80 of 84 initiatives underway; a new weather-monitoring station launched in Cloverly.

Sayles· Jan 29, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - A Strong Start: Progress You Can See”
Jan 29
Environment

RainScapes Contractor Training Rescheduled to February 19

Free green infrastructure workshop for landscape contractors moves to Feb. 19, 1–4:30 p.m. at Germantown Library.

DEP· Jan 28, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Training for Landscape Contractors – Rescheduled for February 19 at 1…”
Jan 28
Environment

Trash and Recycling Collection Delayed; Runs Through Jan. 31

Curbside trash and recycling collection delayed by storm will follow a slide schedule through Saturday, Jan. 31.

Elrich· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Environment

DEP Urges Salt-Wise Snow Clearing to Protect Environment

The Dept. of Environmental Protection advises residents to shovel before salting and use only 12 oz. of salt per 20-foot driveway.

DEP· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Environment

Curbside Trash and Recycling Runs One Day Late This Week

County curbside recycling and refuse collections resume Jan. 27 on a slide schedule, with last pickup Saturday, Jan. 31.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Weather Alert January 27, 2026: County-provided Recycling & Trash Collection…”
Jan 27
Environment

Shady Grove Transfer Station Opens Late Jan. 27

Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station delayed to 10 a.m. Tuesday due to weather.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Weather Alert January 27, 2026: County-provided Recycling & Trash Collection…”
Jan 27
Environment

County Trash, Recycling Collections Resume on Slide Schedule

County curbside recycling and trash pickup resumes Jan. 27 on a one-day slide schedule through Saturday, Jan. 31.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Weather Alert January 27, 2026: County-provided Recycling & Trash Collection…”
Jan 27
Environment

Shady Grove Transfer Station Opens Late Jan. 27

Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station delayed to 10 a.m. Tuesday due to weather.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Weather Alert January 27, 2026: County-provided Recycling & Trash Collection…”
Jan 27
Environment

Trash and Recycling Collection Resumes Tuesday on Slide Schedule

All County recycling and refuse collection resumes Jan. 27 on a slide schedule, with final collection Saturday, Jan. 31.

MCDOT· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County January 2026 Snow Update #4: Plowing Update and Tuesday Impact…”
Jan 27
Environment

Recycling and Trash Collection Resumes Tuesday on Slide Schedule

County recycling and refuse collection resumes Jan. 27 on a slide schedule through Saturday, Jan. 31.

MCDOT· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Winter Storm Update”
Jan 27
Environment

Trash and Recycling on Delayed Schedule Through Jan. 31

County trash and recycling collection resumes Jan. 27 on a one-day-late rolling schedule, with final pickup Saturday, Jan. 31.

mcg-pio· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El gobierno del condado de Montgomery abrirá el martes, 27 de enero, con permiso…”
Jan 26
Environment

Recycling and Refuse Collection Shifts to Slide Schedule

County recycling and refuse collection resumes Jan. 27 on a one-day slide schedule through Saturday, Jan. 31, due to winter weather.

PIO· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Government Will Be Open Tuesday, Jan. 27, with Optional Libera…”
Jan 26
Environment

Council to Vote on $1.16M Energy Conservation Capital Appropriation

Council expected Jan. 27 to approve $1,163,055 for DGS energy conservation projects funded by utility payback incentives.

MCCouncil· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Environment

Council Hears $100K Appropriation for Resident Gardening Grants

A $100,000 special appropriation to the Office of Food Systems Resilience would fund a Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program.

MCCouncil· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Environment

Recycling and Trash Collection Postponed Monday; Saturday Makeup Planned

All County recycling and refuse collection is canceled Monday, Jan. 26; a slide schedule runs through Saturday, Jan. 31.

MCDOT· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County January 2026 Snow Update #3: Snow Emergency Extended, Plowing …”
Jan 26
Environment

Recycling and Trash Collection Postponed Monday, Slide Schedule Through Jan. 31

All County recycling and refuse collection is canceled Monday, Jan. 26; a slide schedule runs through Saturday, Jan. 31.

MCDOT· Jan 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County January 2026 Snow Update #3: Snow Emergency Extended, Plowing …”
Jan 25
Environment

Trash and Recycling Collection Canceled Monday, Slide Schedule Through Jan. 31

All County trash and recycling pickups are canceled Monday, Jan. 26; collections slide with the last makeup pickup on Saturday, Jan. 31.

mcg-pio· Jan 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Government Will Be Closed Monday, Jan. 26”
Jan 25
Environment

Snow Closes Shady Grove Transfer Station Monday Jan. 26

The Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station will be closed Monday, January 26 due to winter weather.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Jan 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Weather Alert January 25, 2026: County-provided Recycling & Trash Collection…”
Jan 25
Environment

Shady Grove Transfer Station Closed Sunday Jan. 25

Shady Grove Transfer Station will be closed Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 due to forecasted winter weather; normal hours Saturday.

DHHS· Jan 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Facilities Alert January 24, 2026: Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Ce…”
Jan 24
Environment

Poolesville Beauty Spot Recycling Center Closed Saturday, Jan. 24

The Poolesville Beauty Spot recycling drop-off will be closed Saturday, Jan. 24 due to weather-related preparations.

PIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release for Spanish Update”
Jan 23
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