Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County residents are reminded that they can help the county reach its new goal to reduce waste and recycle 70 percent of the waste stream by 2020 by reducing the amount of waste they individually generate and recycling everything possible, starting with the upcoming holiday season. The Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste Services […]

Takoma Park residents enjoyed an unique art contest called “Make Art Not Landfill” on July 29th. Residents submitted an original 2 or 3 dimensional work of “trashy art” made of 100% trash or re-purposed materials. Take a look at the video on the event.

Montgomery County has expanded its recycling capability and now residents can recycle lightweight plastic known as PET 1. This is the transparent lightweight plastic commonly used to pack fruits, vegetables, prepared food etc. Being able to recycle lightweight plastic is crucial to meet the new goal set by County Executive Ike Leggett of 70% recycled […]