Division of Solid Waste Services

December 30, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Trash/Recycling Collection Continues in MoCo Despite Strike

Montgomery County officials are continuing to remind residents to put out their trash and recycling for pickup despite the strike at Unity Disposal and Recycling, LLC. In a news release dated Dec. 30, officials advised residents in the areas affected by the strike to have recyclables and trash out by 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. […]

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December 29, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Residents in Trash/Recycling Areas Affected By Strike Advised to Put Items Out on Dec. 30

The Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste Services (DSWS) reminds residents scheduled for trash and recycling collections in the areas affected by the strike at Unity Disposal and Recycling LLC, to put their trash and recyclables out by 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30. According to a DSWS news release, the trash company is still […]

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May 21, 2014 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Recognizes Excellence in Recycling Achievement

As part of its annual Recycling Awareness Week activities, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Division of Solid Waste Services (DSWS) recognized exceptional achievements in recycling, waste reduction, reuse, buying recycled-content products and educational efforts by local businesses, organizations, multi-family apartment and condominium properties, residents and individuals. Honorees were announced at the annual […]

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May 21, 2013 | Staff Writer

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County Celebrates Recycling Efforts (Video)

Montgomery County celebrates ‘Recycling Awareness Week’ from May 20 – 24 with numerous events around the county. The county’s goal is to recycle 70 percent solid waste by the year 2020, an increase of 20 percent set one year ago. This week’s events recognizes many individuals, businesses, and schools for their recycling efforts. School Recycling […]

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