Montgomery Countys reusable-bag rule takes effect; county outlines fees, exemptions and outreach Montgomery Countys "bring your own bag" legislation took effect Jan. 1, 2026. County environmental staff say stores should offer reusable bags or paper bags for 10 cents, with exemptions for SNAP recipients and certain purchases; outreach has included nearly 25,000 distributed reusable bags.

Montgomery County's new reusable-bag policy is set to revolutionize shopping habits and reduce plastic waste, but are you ready for the change?

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Montgomery County’s 'bring‑your‑own‑bag' law in effect Jan. 1; paper bags cost 10¢, SNAP purchases exempt Ana Arriaza of the county Department of Environmental Protection told En Sintonía that Montgomery County’s 'Trae tu propia bolsa' law took effect Jan. 1, 2026; stores should encourage reusable bags, offer paper bags at 10¢, and exempt SNAP purchases; some municipal exceptions (medicines, farmers markets) apply.

Montgomery County’s new 'bring-your-own-bag' law aims to cut down on plastic waste while making it easier for residents to make eco-friendly choices.

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Council Reviews Economic Impact of Electric Leaf Blower Bill Amid Testimonies Council discusses economic burdens and environmental impacts of proposed electric leaf blower legislation.

Montgomery County is at a crossroads as the council debates the high costs and environmental benefits of switching from gas to electric leaf blowers—what will be the outcome?

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Montgomery County Council Introduces Community Choice Aggregation Bill for Energy Sustainability Council introduces bill to establish community choice aggregation for energy stability and sustainability.

Montgomery County Council is taking bold steps towards energy sustainability with the introduction of a game-changing bill that could revolutionize how residents access electricity.

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Landscapers Advocate for Year-Round Ban on Gas Leaf Blowers in Public Hearing Advocates argue for maintaining the gas blower ban for environmental and health benefits.

Community members are rallying for a year-round ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, sparking a heated debate over environmental responsibility and landscaping practices in Montgomery County.

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