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Environment

County DEP Urges Reduced Road Salt Use This Winter

Montgomery County DEP advises residents to use only 12 oz. of salt per 10 sidewalk squares to protect waterways and wildlife.

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

LSBRP Solicitation: Landfill Property Maintenance and Mowing

County seeks bids for property maintenance and mowing at Gude and Oaks Landfills; Amendments #1 and #2 have been issued (IFB #1181364).

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Environment

Shady Grove Transfer Station Closes Early Dec. 24, Shut Dec. 25

The Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station closes at 3 p.m. on Dec. 24 and is fully closed Dec. 25.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Christmas Day 2025: Holiday "Slide" Schedule for Recycling & Trash…”
Dec 19
Environment

Christmas Day Slides Trash, Recycling Pickups One Day

No county trash or recycling collections Dec. 25; Thursday routes shift to Dec. 26, Friday routes to Dec. 27.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Christmas Day 2025: Holiday "Slide" Schedule for Recycling & Trash…”
Dec 19
Environment

Montgomery County Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1, 2026

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.

Stewart· Dec 18, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Councilmember Kate Stewart to…”
Dec 18
Environment

County Launches 2025–2026 Salt-Wise Winter Campaign

Montgomery County and WSSC Water launched the Salt-Wise campaign urging residents to reduce road salt use to protect waterways and infrastructure.

Luedtke· Dec 18, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “What We’ve Been Working On: Safety, Trust & Community Care”
Dec 18
Environment

Trash, Recycling Pickup Delayed One Day After New Year's

No county trash or recycling collection Jan. 1; rest of week's pickups shift one day, last collection Jan. 3.

PIO· Dec 17, 2025· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Horarios festivos del Condado de Montgomery para el Día de Navidad, jueves 25 de…”
Dec 17
Environment

Trash, Recycling Pickup Delayed One Day After Christmas

No county trash or recycling collection on Dec. 25; remainder of week's pickups delayed one day, last collection Dec. 27.

PIO· Dec 17, 2025· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Horarios festivos del Condado de Montgomery para el Día de Navidad, jueves 25 de…”
Dec 17
Environment

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

County parking free Jan. 1; trash and recycling collections slide one day with final pickup Jan. 3.

PIO· Dec 17, 2025· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Holiday Schedules for Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25 and New…”
Dec 17
Environment

Free Parking, No Trash Pickup Christmas Day Dec. 25

County parking garages and meters free Dec. 25; trash and recycling collections slide one day through Dec. 27.

PIO· Dec 17, 2025· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Holiday Schedules for Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25 and New…”
Dec 17
Environment

Bring Your Own Bag Law Takes Effect January 1

Montgomery County's BYOB law, passed in February 2025, goes into effect Jan. 1; Rockville has also opted in.

Stewart· Dec 17, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Holiday Edition”
Dec 17
Environment

MDE Issues Violation Notice Over Dickerson Incinerator Dioxin Exceedance

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.

DEP· Dec 17, 2025· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection on t…”
Dec 17
Environment

Native Plant Protection Act Bans Invasive Bamboo Sales

New Montgomery County legislation prohibits invasive bamboo sales and requires native plants in new development projects countywide.

Glass· Dec 16, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: Highlights of 2025”
Dec 16
Environment

LSBRP Solicitation: Landfill Property Maintenance and Mowing

Amendment #1 issued for IFB #1181364 seeking bids for property maintenance and mowing at Gude and Oaks Landfills.

Office of Procurement· Dec 11, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 11
Environment

Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee Seeks Applicants

The Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee is accepting applications with a deadline of January 9, 2026.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Environment

County Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect January 1, 2026

Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag Law bans plastic carryout bags and charges 10 cents per paper bag starting Jan. 1, 2026.

Balcombe· Dec 3, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 3, 2025”
Dec 3
Environment

DEP Urges Residents to 'Leave the Leaves' for Environmental Benefits

The Dept. of Environmental Protection is encouraging residents to leave fallen leaves in place to improve soil health and support pollinators.

Balcombe· Nov 19, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 19, 2025”
Nov 19
Environment

MCDOT Annual Leaf Vacuuming Program Begins November 10

Montgomery County DOT's annual leaf vacuuming program starts Nov. 10, with two collections scheduled per district through December.

MCDOT· Nov 5, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Environment

Free Paper Shredding Event Nov. 15 at Montgomery College Rockville

Montgomery County hosts a free community paper shredding and recycling event Nov. 15, 10AM–2PM, at Montgomery College Rockville, Lot 13.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Environment

County Plastic Bag Ban, Paper Bag Tax Hike Take Effect Jan. 1

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.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
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