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Montgomery County’s BYOB Bill: Plastic Bag Ban Begins in 2026
The Montgomery County Council has passed the Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Bill that bans most single-use plastic bags within the county.
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Montgomery County’s Annual Leaf Collection Set to Start Monday, Nov. 11
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will start its annual leaf collection campaign on Monday.
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Montgomery County Introduces Food Scraps Recycling at Local Farmers Markets
Montgomery County now offers food scrap recycling at Downtown Silver Spring, Bethesda, and Olney farmers markets for composting.
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Montgomery County Hosts Vibrant Hispanic Heritage Festival and Health Fair
Montgomery County will host its first Hispanic Heritage Festival and Health Fair in Wheaton this Sunday to celebrate its growing diversity and honor Hispanic heritage.
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Two Silver Spring Sites Chosen for Maryland’s Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion
The Maryland Department of Transportation plans to install EV charging stations at two sites in Silver Spring as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.
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Downtown Silver Spring Gets New Signs for Noise Ordinance Enforcement
Montgomery County has installed new signage in downtown Silver Spring to remind residents and visitors of the county’s noise ordinance.
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Montgomery County Promotes Backyard Composting with June Sale Event
The county’s Department of Environmental Protection is offering discounted backyard compost bins with pickup on June 22 and 23.
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Montgomery County Celebrates Arbor Day with $814K Chesapeake Bay Foundation Grant for Tree Planting Initiative
County officials marked Arbor Day by celebrating the completion of an $814,000 grant from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for Maryland’s 5 Million Trees Initiative.
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Energy Efficiency Takes Center Stage at County’s 11th Annual Summit
The county’s Department of Environmental Protection is hosting the 11th Annual Energy Summit at the Silver Spring Civic Building this Monday and Tuesday. The county also released its 2022/2023 Recycling Summary this week, showcasing recycling efforts and new eligible materials.