No county trash or recycling collection Sept. 7; remainder of week shifts one day later, with final pickups on Sept. 12.
No trash or recycling pickup Monday, Sept. 7; collections shift one day later through Saturday, Sept. 12.
Montgomery County Sierra Club survey finds plastic bag use fell sharply after the county's Bring Your Own Bag law took effect in January 2026.
One-hour virtual or in-person solar policy and advocacy chat hosted by Solar United Neighbors on September 28, 4–5pm.
Full-day Urban Tree Summit at Silver Spring Civic Building on September 23, 8:30am–5pm.
The DC Sustainability Summit runs 9am–5pm on September 16, 2026.
Alert Montgomery sign-ups and household emergency plans highlighted during National Emergency Preparedness Month.
DPS and the EPA spotlight proper septic system care during Septic Smart Week, Sept. 14–18; nearly 20,000 county properties use septic systems.
Councilmembers Luedtke and Katz hold a Sept. 2 town hall on impacts of proposed shift to long-haul landfilling near Shady Grove Transfer Station.
Montgomery County DEP is seeking public input via a brief two-question survey on priorities for the future of the county's solid waste system.
DEP has added information, resources, and analysis to its Aiming for Zero Waste website covering future solid waste management options.
Councilmembers Luedtke and Katz host a Sept. 2 meeting on long-haul landfilling impacts near the Shady Grove Transfer Station.
501(c)(3) nonprofits working on environmental justice and outdoor access may apply for a $5,000 Climate Ride grant by September 30.
The Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program is open for watershed restoration and outreach projects aimed at improving local stream and waterway quality.
Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Water Quality Advisory Group through September 21, 2026.
Montgomery County's RainScapes program offers residents resources to reduce stormwater runoff and protect local waterways.
Councilmembers Luedtke and Katz will hold a Sept. 2 town hall on impacts of the county's proposed shift to long-haul landfilling.
Montgomery County's Climate Action Plan highlights everyday practices for residents facing wildfire smoke and severe weather.
DPS is preparing a podcast episode and educational content ahead of EPA's Septic Smart Week, with nearly 20,000 county septic systems.
Reforest Montgomery's spring 2027 planting season application period closes Aug. 8 for eligible urban and urbanizing county properties.