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Yes, Montgomery County Recycles!
Recent reports in the national news say that recyclables across the US are being sent to landfills or incinerated, rather than being recycled. We hear
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Team Green Tea's Goal: "Spill the Tea" about Food Waste
Team Green Tea's Journey down the memory lane It all started during the summer of 2018 with a visit to the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair.
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Let’s keep our recyclables clean!
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Solid Waste Services has seen an increase in the amount of non-recyclable items being erroneously
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Recycle your electronics right here!
Recycle your new and old electronics Ever wonder what to do with that old TV with the rabbit ears? Or how about that broken printer
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Montgomery County continues to recycle glass bottles and jars
Montgomery County has been recycling glass bottles and jars for decades. In fact, glass bottles and jars are one of the many types of materials
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This holiday season, gift outside the box!
The act of giving is one of the best traditions of the holiday season. It builds bonds and shows your loved ones how you care
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Promoting energy conservation and recycling at MCPS
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has a strong commitment to environmental sustainability that spans more than 40 years. Economic, social, and environmental considerations have been
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How to recycle clothes, shoes, and other textiles
Winter is coming....and that means pulling out your cold weather clothes from under the bed or the back of your closet. As you decide what
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Plastic Bags: Do's and Don'ts
Single use plastic bags can impact streams, rivers, lakes, oceans, and forests and the wildlife that inhabit them. To reduce the impacts of plastic bags,
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