Montgomery County DEP advises residents to use only 12 oz. of salt per 10 sidewalk squares to protect waterways and wildlife.
County seeks bids for property maintenance and mowing at Gude and Oaks Landfills; Amendments #1 and #2 have been issued (IFB #1181364).
The Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station closes at 3 p.m. on Dec. 24 and is fully closed Dec. 25.
No county trash or recycling collections Dec. 25; Thursday routes shift to Dec. 26, Friday routes to Dec. 27.
County's 'Bring Your Own Bag' law bans plastic carryout bags at most stores and raises paper bag fee to 10 cents starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Montgomery County and WSSC Water launched the Salt-Wise campaign urging residents to reduce road salt use to protect waterways and infrastructure.
No county trash or recycling collection Jan. 1; rest of week's pickups shift one day, last collection Jan. 3.
No county trash or recycling collection on Dec. 25; remainder of week's pickups delayed one day, last collection Dec. 27.
County parking free Jan. 1; trash and recycling collections slide one day with final pickup Jan. 3.
County parking garages and meters free Dec. 25; trash and recycling collections slide one day through Dec. 27.
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.