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Environmental Tip!
Reuse to recycle! Don’t throw those plastic shopping bags away. Re-use them as trash bin liners, animal waste bags, or even packing fillers. Learn more…

Calendar of Events

Thursday, November 26, 2009: Thanksgiving Day

There will be no County-provided recycling or trash collections on November 26; Thursday and Friday collections that week shift by one day. The Shady Grove Transfer Station closes at 5 p.m. on November 25; it is closed on November 26.

Plant a tree and save some green! Now there are two COUPONS available for you to save when planting trees. Find nurseries that participate in both programs and use both coupons together to save more!

Marylanders Plant Trees: Plant trees and be counted towards the state’s goal of 50,000 trees by 2010! Check out www.trees.maryland.gov for information and your printable discount coupon. After planting, register your trees and calculate the benefits they provide. Let’s make Montgomery County one of the best contributors in the State!

Leaves for Neighborhoods: Montgomery Planning Department‘s program “Leaves for Neighborhoods” will save you $25 when you plant a tree. Print out the coupon here.

Stormwater Facility Maintenance Certification

Download information on Certification of Attendance for Stormwater Facility Maintenance.

The Rainscapes Rewards Rebate Program is accepting applications

Help your local watershed, and beautify your neighborhood. Find out how to apply for funding to assist with rain barrels, rain gardens, permeable paver projects, native plant gardens, tree canopy, and green roof projects! For more information on these techniques visit our Rainscapes page.

Need a Recycling or Compost Bin?

Please visit our store to order bins, containers, decals, stickers, and more!

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Biological Monitoring

Countywide Stream Protection Strategy

Energy-Wise Homes

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