Promotional flyer with the words "Don't miss out! 2026 Montgomery County GreenFest. 04.25.26, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. BlackRock Center For the Arts. MontgomeryCountyGreenFest.org. Electric car exhibits, vendors, music, battery recycling, games, face painting, and more!

Our planet needs us now more than ever. This year, we're challenging every resident to commit to 250 actions that protect our land, air, and water for generations to come. Together, we can make a difference. Join us at
#MCGreenFest at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown!

Group of people smiling in a field behind bags of trash, scraps, and materials on a sunny day.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Earth Month cleanup! 950 pounds of trash were removed. We collected 17 bags of trash, 15 bags of recycling, 3 tires and 3 boxes of scrap.

The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection 🌎

Our Earth Month edition of My Green Montgomery just dropped. Check it out! content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDM...

Due to the severe weather advisories, the Transfer Station and Material Recovery Facility will close at 2:30 p.m. today, Monday, March 16, 2026.

An eel and crawfish in front of a pond in the woods. With the words "The Water Quality Advisory Group is looking for new members! Apply by April 13." The crawfish is holding a sign that says, "Join us!"

Interested in advising the County Executive on water quality topics? Apply to be a part of Montgomery County's Water Quality Advisory Group! cexbcc.montgomerycountymd.gov/board/4047

Two cars are plugged in and charging at the EV charging spot. The charging systems are between the cars. The cars are in a parking garage.

As you prepare for the winter snow, don't forget to give your EV some TLC and charge it up!

Cold weather makes your battery have to work harder, which can cut your driving range by 20% or more.

Need help finding an EV charger near you? Visit www.plugshare.com

DEP UPDATE: Due to an HVAC issue, our administrative office at Reedie Drive is closed today, Jan. 21. If you need assistance, please call 240-777-0311.

DEP UPDATE: Due to an HVAC issue, our administrative office at Reedie Drive is closed today, Jan. 21. If you need assistance, please call 240-777-0311.

The Salt Wise campaign is a simple three-step method for residents to keep sidewalks and driveways safe while also reducing harm to the environment. Community members can take the following three steps to be Salt Wise: Shovel ice and snow early and often. Use one 12-ounce cup of salt for 10 sidewalk squares or for a 20-foot driveway. After storm events, sweep up excess salt for reuse.

With #snow❄️in the forecast today for @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social, remember to be #SaltWise▶️
☑️Shovel ice & snow early & often
☑️Use 1 ½ cups of salt for a 20-foot driveway
☑️After storm events, sweep up excess salt for reuse
@mygreenmc.bsky.social @wsscwater.bsky.social @mococouncilmd.bsky.social

Holiday slide schedule for recycling and trash collections. Thursday's collections will be moved to Friday. Friday's collections will be moved to Saturday.

Holiday slide for Recycling and Trash! #MontgomeryCountyMD

Join us this Saturday, November 15, for a community paper shredding and recycling event. Bring up to 5 paper bags or small boxes of personal/confidential documents.

Please stay in your vehicle for safety & smooth traffic flow.
Watching the shredding is not allowed.

Promotional poster featuring a smiling person with a tote bag, advocating for not using plastic bags on Wednesdays, starting January 26. The slogan 'Change is in the bag' is highlighted.

💅 On Wednesdays, we don’t use plastic bags (or any other day, for that matter).

Starting January 1, 2026, most Montgomery County stores will no longer offer plastic bags, and paper bags will cost 10¢.

Bring your own bag. Learn more: montgomerycountymd.gov/bag/resident...

#ChangeIsInTheBag

Don’t trash your pumpkins — compost them!
DEP operates 3 Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Offs at local farmers markets:
1️⃣ Bethesda Central Farmers Market – Sundays, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
2️⃣ Downtown Silver Spring Market – Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
3️⃣ Olney Farmers and Artists Market – Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Friendly reminder, gas leaf blowers are banned in Montgomery County. www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dep/property...

National Drive Electric Month • Kensington Heights EV Expo • Kensington, MD • Sep 27 2025 National Drive Electric Month events feature plug-in electric vehicle owners sharing their experience with others interested in driving electric. #NDEW2025

Join us tomorrow in Kensington!
driveelectricmonth.org/event?eventi...

Montgomery County organizations can now apply for Clean Water Montgomery Grants ranging from $40,000 to $100,000 to improve water quality and enhance stream health. Learn more cbtrust.org/grants/clean...

ask the ev owner with car being charged image

🔌🚘 Are you considering getting an EV?🔌🚘
With federal EV tax credits ending after September 30, now is a great time to learn more. Join @mygreenmc.bsky.social and #EVADC on Wednesday, September 3, at 7:30pm for “Ask an EV Owner.”
⭐RSVP here for meeting link and reminder▶️ surveymonkey.com/r/75dhzy2

Flooding is the most frequent severe weather event and the costliest natural disaster. Check the County's Flooding Portal for information on how to protect yourself and your property. montgomerycountymd.gov/flooding/

don't trash your ebike battery - keep it out of the dumpster, landfill or tossed in the back of your garage.

As you and millions of other people get outside and ride 🚴‍♂️this summer🌤️, do you have a plan🗒️for recycling♻️ your old e-bike battery🪫 when the time comes to replace it?
😃Now you do▶️ tinyurl.com/mwun6f5y @mygreenmc.bsky.social #bikemoco @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @frederickrecycles.bsky.social

cut up strawberries, kiwis and pineapples in plastic cups with plastic lids sitting on a counter for sale.

The next time you buy groceries, consider how many single-use plastics you could avoid if you bought in bulk. Plastic packaging is the largest market for plastic and the largest source of plastic waste. Buying in bulk means more value for your wallet and a sustainable lifestyle. #PlasticFreeJuly

Do you know what to do during a flood warning?

1. Move to higher ground
2. Turn around, don’t drown!
3. Avoid flooded areas
4. Never drive through flooded areas
5. Don’t camp or park your vehicle along streams

www.montgomerycountymd.gov/flooding/pre...

Ditch bottled water.
Join Plastic Free July — a global effort to reduce plastic pollution.

#DrinkTap.
Save money.
Protect the planet.

Small change. Big impact.

Montgomery Co. says flood sensors cut the number of water rescues ‘precipitously’ - WTOP News The number of water rescues has gone down in Montgomery County, Maryland, after it installed flood sensors two years ago.

The number of water💦rescues👨‍🚒🛶has gone down in Montgomery County, #Maryland, after it installed flood sensors two years ago. @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @earlstoddard.bsky.social @mcfrspio.bsky.social @mygreenmc.bsky.social #turnarounddontdrown @noaa.gov
wtop.com/montgomery-c...

Americans who think global warming is happening outnumber those who think it's not by a ratio of more than 4 to 1.
Take the Climate Smart Pledge🙋‍♂️ & begin incorporating small steps daily (like riding the fare free RideOn bus🚌) to be part of the solution. ▶️ tinyurl.com/jth7estd @mygreenmc.bsky.social

Sunrise over a large landfill filled with various types of discarded waste, highlighting the environmental issue of pollution.

Americans generate over 36 million tons of plastic waste per year. Most of the plastic we use every day is used once and then discarded. Help us reduce waste and litter by giving up plastics. Not sure where to start? Check out these tips! bit.ly/3XPLCgb #PlasticFreeJuly

It’s still hot out there! Stay safe, stay cool, and always #DrinkTap

Join us this Saturday, June 28, from 2-3 p.m. for an Electric Vehicle Information Session at the Germantown Library.
mcpl.libnet.info/event/126495...

Have you seen Spotted Lanternfly nymphs? These are the juvenile forms of an invasive insect in our area. Don’t panic! They can be quite a nuisance. Squash, stomp, or use a hand vac to suck them up and discard them. Learn more about Spotted Lanternflies bit.ly/3ZZnkmf

A friendly reminder to all residents and businesses that the use of handheld, backpack and walk-behind gas leaf blowers and vacuums must stop by July 1, in Montgomery County! Unsure of what to do next? Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dep/property...

A salt crisis is looming for U.S. rivers The biggest source of salty freshwater in D.C. and other major northern inland cities is an overapplication of road salt to thaw winter ice, which runs off into rivers or the ground.

💧💧ICYMI💧💧
A salt🧂 crisis is looming for U.S. rivers. washingtonpost.com/climate-envi... #montgomerycountymd #DMV #PotomacRiver #water @wsscwater.bsky.social @mygreenmc.bsky.social