Set It & Save! 

For a limited time only, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection is offering eligible County residents Free Programmable Thermostats and Free Installation.  Programmable Thermostats can help save money by reducing energy use in the home.  For more information go to Set It & Save or submit your Set It & Save! Application now!

2008 Special Protection Area Program Report 

The twelfth annual report on the Special Protection Area (SPA) program is now available!  The report summarizes the results of all monitoring completed in the four SPAs through 2008.

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.  

Montgomery County Green Business Certification Program

The Green Business Certification Program is an exciting new initiative to help and recognize businesses and organizations that voluntarily go above and beyond basic green measures to reduce their day to day environmental impact. 

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.

Need a Recycling or Compost Bin?

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