Recycling, Trash, & Yard Trim Programs
Keep Montgomery County Clean, Green, & Beautiful
Aiming for Zero Waste in Montgomery County
Learn more about a vision for sustainable materials management in Montgomery County.
Fees
Codes and Regulations
- Montgomery County Code: Chapter 48, Solid Wastes
- Executive Regulations referring to recycling and trash
References and tips
- Waste reduction tips for shopping, wrapping, entertaining, and unwanted mail
- Food Waste (Food Scraps)
- Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan ("10-Year Plan")
- Waste Composition Study 2017 (PDF, 214 KB)
- Annual Average Unit Cost Trends, FY 2002 to FY 2013 (PDF, 653 kb)
Our next events
Transfer Station Tipping Floor
For your safety, beginning January 2, 2023, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) enforcement will begin on the main tipping floor. You will not be permitted to access the tipping floor and dump without this required PPE: HIGH VISIBILITY VEST, HARD HAT, and CLOSED TOE SHOES. Without the required PPE, you will be asked to exit the site and come back once you have obtained it.