Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
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Tackling the Climate Emergency
The County launched Climate Action Planning Workgroups that will meet through the end of 2019. Learn about upcoming meetings, dive into the greenhouse gas emissions inventory, and check out climate resources.
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.
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.
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.