As you prepare for the winter snow, don't forget to give your EV some TLC and charge it up! Cold weather makes your battery have to work harder, which can cut your driving range by 20% or more. Need help finding an EV charger near you? Visit www.plugshare.com

DEP UPDATE: Due to an HVAC issue, our administrative office at Reedie Drive is closed today, Jan. 21. If you need assistance, please call 240-777-0311.

DEP UPDATE: Due to an HVAC issue, our administrative office at Reedie Drive is closed today, Jan. 21. If you need assistance, please call 240-777-0311.

With #snow❄️in the forecast today for @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social, remember to be #SaltWise▶️ ☑️Shovel ice & snow early & often ☑️Use 1 ½ cups of salt for a 20-foot driveway ☑️After storm events, sweep up excess salt for reuse @mygreenmc.bsky.social @wsscwater.bsky.social @mococouncilmd.bsky.social

Holiday slide for Recycling and Trash! #MontgomeryCountyMD

Join us this Saturday, November 15, for a community paper shredding and recycling event. Bring up to 5 paper bags or small boxes of personal/confidential documents. Please stay in your vehicle for safety & smooth traffic flow. Watching the shredding is not allowed.

💅 On Wednesdays, we don’t use plastic bags (or any other day, for that matter). Starting January 1, 2026, most Montgomery County stores will no longer offer plastic bags, and paper bags will cost 10¢. Bring your own bag. Learn more: montgomerycountymd.gov/bag/resident... #ChangeIsInTheBag

Don’t trash your pumpkins — compost them! DEP operates 3 Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Offs at local farmers markets: 1️⃣ Bethesda Central Farmers Market – Sundays, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 2️⃣ Downtown Silver Spring Market – Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 3️⃣ Olney Farmers and Artists Market – Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Friendly reminder, gas leaf blowers are banned in Montgomery County. www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dep/property...

Join us tomorrow in Kensington! driveelectricmonth.org/event?eventi...

Montgomery County organizations can now apply for Clean Water Montgomery Grants ranging from $40,000 to $100,000 to improve water quality and enhance stream health. Learn more cbtrust.org/grants/clean...

🔌🚘 Are you considering getting an EV?🔌🚘 With federal EV tax credits ending after September 30, now is a great time to learn more. Join @mygreenmc.bsky.social and #EVADC on Wednesday, September 3, at 7:30pm for “Ask an EV Owner.” ⭐RSVP here for meeting link and reminder▶️ surveymonkey.com/r/75dhzy2

Flooding is the most frequent severe weather event and the costliest natural disaster. Check the County's Flooding Portal for information on how to protect yourself and your property. montgomerycountymd.gov/flooding/

As you and millions of other people get outside and ride 🚴‍♂️this summer🌤️, do you have a plan🗒️for recycling♻️ your old e-bike battery🪫 when the time comes to replace it? 😃Now you do▶️ tinyurl.com/mwun6f5y @mygreenmc.bsky.social #bikemoco @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @frederickrecycles.bsky.social

The next time you buy groceries, consider how many single-use plastics you could avoid if you bought in bulk. Plastic packaging is the largest market for plastic and the largest source of plastic waste. Buying in bulk means more value for your wallet and a sustainable lifestyle. #PlasticFreeJuly

Do you know what to do during a flood warning? 1. Move to higher ground 2. Turn around, don’t drown! 3. Avoid flooded areas 4. Never drive through flooded areas 5. Don’t camp or park your vehicle along streams www.montgomerycountymd.gov/flooding/pre...

Ditch bottled water. Join Plastic Free July — a global effort to reduce plastic pollution. #DrinkTap. Save money. Protect the planet. Small change. Big impact.

The number of water💦rescues👨‍🚒🛶has gone down in Montgomery County, #Maryland, after it installed flood sensors two years ago. @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @earlstoddard.bsky.social @mcfrspio.bsky.social @mygreenmc.bsky.social #turnarounddontdrown @noaa.gov wtop.com/montgomery-c...

Americans who think global warming is happening outnumber those who think it's not by a ratio of more than 4 to 1. Take the Climate Smart Pledge🙋‍♂️ & begin incorporating small steps daily (like riding the fare free RideOn bus🚌) to be part of the solution. ▶️ tinyurl.com/jth7estd @mygreenmc.bsky.social

Americans generate over 36 million tons of plastic waste per year. Most of the plastic we use every day is used once and then discarded. Help us reduce waste and litter by giving up plastics. Not sure where to start? Check out these tips! bit.ly/3XPLCgb #PlasticFreeJuly

It’s still hot out there! Stay safe, stay cool, and always #DrinkTap

Join us this Saturday, June 28, from 2-3 p.m. for an Electric Vehicle Information Session at the Germantown Library. mcpl.libnet.info/event/126495...

Have you seen Spotted Lanternfly nymphs? These are the juvenile forms of an invasive insect in our area. Don’t panic! They can be quite a nuisance. Squash, stomp, or use a hand vac to suck them up and discard them. Learn more about Spotted Lanternflies bit.ly/3ZZnkmf

A friendly reminder to all residents and businesses that the use of handheld, backpack and walk-behind gas leaf blowers and vacuums must stop by July 1, in Montgomery County! Unsure of what to do next? Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dep/property...

💧💧ICYMI💧💧 A salt🧂 crisis is looming for U.S. rivers. washingtonpost.com/climate-envi... #montgomerycountymd #DMV #PotomacRiver #water @wsscwater.bsky.social @mygreenmc.bsky.social

Happy Monday! Today, we got to team up with the Poolesville Global Ecology Program and have a workday. Students were able to learn about native plants, gain hands-on experience restoring the environment and learn about different environmental jobs. 16 years of making eco-moves and we keep growing!

The Grosvenor Luxmanor Tributary Stream Restoration project will begin in June and is expected to be completed in November 2026. The project is part of the County’s ongoing effort to restore degraded streams, enhance aquatic habitat and reduce pollution caused by stream erosion. bit.ly/4kJvV4B

🔌🚗🔌 @mygreenmc.bsky.social @sierraclub.org @sustainablefcmd.bsky.social @mdenergy.bsky.social 🔗 www.canarymedia.com/articles/ele...

Teaching little hands that only rain goes down the drain! 🎨

🌟Update🌟 @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social EMTOC Microgrid Project in Derwood. The Microgrid’s construction is expected to be completed in 2025, when the system will begin sending renewable energy back to the grid and have the ability to power zero-emissions buses. @mygreenmc.bsky.social

Happy Recycling Awareness Week! Remember to reduce, reuse and recycle right! ♻️ #MontgomeryCounty #Recycling

Whether you are a Maryland resident, business, or professional in the EV industry, @marylanddot.bsky.social is seeking your input to understand the needs and preferences for Maryland’s charging infrastructure network. Take the 10-minute survey! www.surveymonkey.com/r/JSRYNJX

On May 1st, we celebrated 18 talented students during the award ceremony for our School Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Art Contest. This year’s contest focused on “Reducing Single-use Plastic in Schools” and drew an impressive 155 entries from 27 schools across the County.

On Saturday we have the opportunity to team up with @habitatforhumanity.bsky.social to bring sustainable landscaping and a thriving tree canopy to their newest affordable housing community at Allium Place in Silver Spring! #MontgomeryCounty

Looking for a summer internship? Become a County Climate Intern! Interns will gain hands-on experience with local government climate efforts, including policy research, program support and a strong focus on communications and community outreach. 🌎 mygreenmontgomery.org/2025/become-...

Thank you CHEER, Nature Forward, Clifton Park Baptist Church, @tpmobilization.bsky.social @mcgreenbank.bsky.social for all the environmental sustainability work you do in our county, and for accepting this proclamation in honor of Earth Month at the Council this morning! @mygreenmc.bsky.social

Happy Arbor Day! Today, we celebrated the 10 Year Anniversary of our Tree Montgomery program. Over 18,000 trees planted 🏡🌳

T-minus 2 days until GreenFest! We’re recognizing 5 Eco Heroes who are making a difference in their communities! #MCGreenFest

Celebrate🎉 #EarthDay 🌎with free fares on ALL of our @rideonmct.bsky.social buses🚌 ALL Day! @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #EarthDay2025 @mygreenmc.bsky.social @sierraclub.org @mymcmedia.bsky.social @montgomeryparks.bsky.social @moniqueashton.bsky.social @judashman.bsky.social

Happy Earth Day from DEP! It’s always nice to get out in the community 🌎🌱

Looking for something to do on Earth Day? Sign up for a recycling tour! www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DEP/trash-re...

@mygreenmc.bsky.social announced a $1.8 million grant to Victory Housing Inc. for a Low to Moderate Income Housing Electrification project to replace fossil fuel-fired appliances and HVAC systems for efficient electric alternatives!💡 🍃 Learn more on the City blog: bit.ly/3Y3th0B

Remember food is too good to waste! Bring your food scraps to a Food Scraps Recycling Drop-off booth at a County farmers market. 🍔🥗🥙 www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DEP/trash-re...

Our 12th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit was a success! Grateful to our team and all their hard work. 300+ sustainability leaders, countless insight shared and endless connections. We can’t wait until next year! #BeyondBenchmarking #MCEnergySummit

Joined the Montgomery County Energy Summit to highlight our latest progress saving residents money on energy costs and cutting emissions. Thanks to @mygreenmc.bsky.social for this chance for residents, energy experts, and public and private partners to connect!

We've expanded our curbside recycling collection to include electronics and batteries! Residents will get a bilingual postcard about the expanded service in their area. The service will be available to all County residents by the end of 2025!♻️🪫📺 Learn more: bit.ly/4j0V3Dq #MontgomeryCounty

Thank you to Montgomery Municipal Cable (MMCTV16) for its video on the Climate Smart campaign featuring our Climate Change Officer, Sarah Kogel-Smucker. April is Earth Month and we need everyone's help on reducing carbon emissions. Video: youtu.be/dHJ8pJaA2Z8 #ClimateSmart @mygreenmc.bsky.social

It's always an adventure when our watershed team goes into the field. Say hello to our little friends who remind us that the best friends are the ones who provide a "shoulder" to lean on.

Did you know April is Earth Month? Celebrate Earth Month with us!🌎 🎉 Check out our calendar for more events 📅 bit.ly/2DDWeHg

Art with a purpose! Had an amazing time at the Twinbrook Community Cares Day!