Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
Only products with these labels are allowed on private lawns, playgrounds, mulched recreation areas, and the grounds of childcare facilities.
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It's raining RainScapes rebates!
The maximum per property Rewards Rebate has increased to $7,500 per residential property, and $20,000 for properties owned by commercial entities, institutions, homeowner associations or nonprofit organizations.
Planning a vision for sustainable materials management
The Aiming for Zero Waste plan will strategically evaluate the County’s programs and facilities to guide the County’s actions and investments over the next 20-plus years.
Thermal Cameras Now Available through DEP-MCPL Partnership
Thermal imaging cameras help residents identify and fix leaky areas in their home to stop wasting energy and cut energy bills. Reserve your camera through MCPL today!
Let’s keep our recyclables clean!
Learn more about keeping your materials clean to better insure they can be recycled properly.
List of Active Restoration Projects
DEP has restoration projects under construction across the County. Learn more about each of these projects.
Explore DEP
It's raining RainScapes rebates!
The maximum per property Rewards Rebate has increased to $7,500 per residential property, and $20,000 for properties owned by commercial entities, institutions, homeowner associations or nonprofit organizations.
Planning a vision for sustainable materials management
The Aiming for Zero Waste plan will strategically evaluate the County’s programs and facilities to guide the County’s actions and investments over the next 20-plus years.
Celebrating 2 years of the Residential Energy Program
In 2016, the Residential Energy Program launched, and after 2 years, we're well on our way to energy and greenhouse gas emission reductions!
Tree Montgomery is planting shade trees!
Tree Montgomery will be planting free shade trees across the County.
List of Active Restoration Projects
DEP currently has 12 projects under construction across the County. Learn more about each of these projects.
It's raining RainScapes rebates!
The maximum per property Rewards Rebate has increased to $7,500 per residential property, and $20,000 for properties owned by commercial entities, institutions, homeowner associations or nonprofit organizations.
Planning a vision for sustainable materials management
The Aiming for Zero Waste plan will strategically evaluate the County’s programs and facilities to guide the County’s actions and investments over the next 20-plus years.
Celebrating 2 years of the Residential Energy Program
In 2016, the Residential Energy Program launched, and after 2 years, we're well on our way to energy and greenhouse gas emission reductions!
Tree Montgomery is planting shade trees!
Tree Montgomery will be planting free shade trees across the County.
List of Active Restoration Projects
DEP currently has 12 projects under construction across the County. Learn more about each of these projects.
Explore DEP
It's raining RainScapes rebates!
The maximum per property Rewards Rebate has increased to $7,500 per residential property, and $20,000 for properties owned by commercial entities, institutions, homeowner associations or nonprofit organizations.
Planning a vision for sustainable materials management
The Aiming for Zero Waste plan will strategically evaluate the County’s programs and facilities to guide the County’s actions and investments over the next 20-plus years.
Celebrating 2 years of the Residential Energy Program
In 2016, the Residential Energy Program launched, and after 2 years, we're well on our way to energy and greenhouse gas emission reductions!
Tree Montgomery is planting shade trees!
Tree Montgomery will be planting free shade trees across the County.
List of Active Restoration Projects
DEP currently has 12 projects under construction across the County. Learn more about each of these projects.