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Environment

County Installs Third Mesonet Weather Station in Colesville

Montgomery County's third Maryland Mesonet weather station has been installed at the National Capital Trolley Museum in Colesville.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 6
Environment

County Releases FY25 Climate Action Plan Annual Report

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González released the FY25 Climate Action Plan Annual Report on Jan. 6 in Colesville.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 6
Environment

County Installs Third Mesonet Weather Station in Colesville

Montgomery County's third Maryland Mesonet weather station is installed at the National Capital Trolley Museum site in Colesville, in partnership with UMD.

PIO· Jan 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 2
Environment

County Releases FY25 Climate Action Plan Annual Report

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González will release the FY25 Climate Action Plan Annual Report on Jan. 6 in Colesville.

PIO· Jan 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 2
Environment

DEP Releases 2025 Year-in-Review Video

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection published a video recap of its key 2025 highlights.

MC Climate· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Back at 2025”
Jan 1
Environment

County Executive Releases 2025 Climate Highlights Video

Montgomery County Executive published a recap video of key county climate achievements from 2025.

MC Climate· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Back at 2025”
Jan 1
Environment

DEP Reminds Residents to Recycle Holiday Trees, Lights, Cardboard

Montgomery County DEP is reminding residents to recycle live Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday lights, and cardboard boxes after the holiday season.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Environment

County Bans Plastic Bags, Raises Bag Tax to 10 Cents

Montgomery County's amended Bring Your Own Bag law takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, banning plastic carryout bags and raising the bag tax to 10 cents.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 0 links
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Environment

Montgomery County Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1

The Bring Your Own Bag Law bans plastic carryout bags countywide starting Jan. 1, 2026; some municipalities exempt.

Commission for Women· Dec 31, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from the Commission for Women!”
Dec 31
Environment

County Bids Open for Landfill Mowing at Gude and Oaks Sites

IFB #1181364 for property maintenance and mowing at Gude and Oaks Landfills has had four amendments issued.

Procurement· Dec 31, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 31
Environment

County Seeks Bids for Gude, Oaks Landfill Mowing Contract

Montgomery County DEP issued a local small business solicitation for property maintenance and mowing at two closed landfills; bids due Jan. 15, 2026.

Office of Procurement· Dec 30, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Property Maintenance & Mowing at Gude & Oaks Landfills”
Dec 30
Environment

Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Grants Pre-Proposals Due Feb. 12, Webinar Jan. 7

Governments, nonprofits, and academic institutions may submit pre-proposals by February 12 for Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Grants; webinar January 7.

OGM· Dec 29, 2025· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from OGM! - December 29, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 29
Environment

Artificial Trees Not Recyclable; Bulk Pickup Available

Artificial Christmas trees cannot be recycled curbside; residents with county trash service can schedule a bulk pickup online or via 311.

DEP· Dec 26, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Encourages Residents to Recycle Holiday Greens, Lights, and Ca…”
Dec 26
Environment

Cardboard Boxes Must Go in Mixed Paper Bin, Not Blue Bin

DEP reminds residents to flatten and place holiday cardboard in mixed paper recycling, not in blue bins with bottles and cans.

DEP· Dec 26, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Encourages Residents to Recycle Holiday Greens, Lights, and Ca…”
Dec 26
Environment

Holiday Lights Recyclable at Shady Grove Electronics Drop-Off

Residents can drop off holiday light strings at the Shady Grove Transfer Station electronics area or schedule curbside pickup via 311.

DEP· Dec 26, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Encourages Residents to Recycle Holiday Greens, Lights, and Ca…”
Dec 26
Environment

County Offers Christmas Tree Curbside, Drop-Off Recycling

Live Christmas trees and holiday greenery accepted as yard trim on regular recycling day or at Shady Grove facility in Derwood.

DEP· Dec 26, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Encourages Residents to Recycle Holiday Greens, Lights, and Ca…”
Dec 26
Environment

Shady Grove Transfer Station Closes Early Dec. 31

Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station closes at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31 and remains closed Jan. 1.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Dec 26, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “New Year's Day 2026: Holiday "Slide" Schedule for Recycling &…”
Dec 26
Environment

No Trash, Recycling Pickup New Year's Day Jan. 1

County recycling and trash collections skip Jan. 1; Thursday and Friday routes slide one day, with last pickup Jan. 3.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Dec 26, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “New Year's Day 2026: Holiday "Slide" Schedule for Recycling &…”
Dec 26
Environment

Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1 in Montgomery County

Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag Law banning plastic carryout bags takes effect January 1, 2026; some municipalities exempt.

CFW· Dec 24, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Holidays from the Commission for Women”
Dec 24
Environment

Montgomery County Offers Christmas Tree Recycling Guidance

Live holiday trees can be set out for curbside recycling; artificial trees require a 311 bulk trash pickup request.

DHHS· Dec 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: December 2025”
Dec 23
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