Shady Grove Transfer Station

February 24, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Trash Sent to County Dump Increases by 15% During Quarantine

It’s been almost a full year since Gov. Larry Hogan’s stay at home order went into effect March 30, 2020. Since then, Montgomery County residents apparently have been eating a lot more take out and creating piles of trash. “[T] he County has seen an average 15 percent increase in residential trash and recycling for […]

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November 6, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

Leaf Collection Begins Monday

It is that time of year again. Grab those rakes and leaf blowers. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation begins its annual leaf vacuuming program Nov. 9. The county is divided into districts, and each district will have its leaves collected twice. Enter your address online to see when the trucks will be in the […]

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June 14, 2019 | Staff Writer

Buried by Debris, Woman Dies at Shady Grove Transfer Station

A Shady Grove Transfer Station employee died Thursday afternoon after she was buried by yard debris, according to Montgomery County officials. The woman, Gladis Loren Melendrez Fuentes, 35, died before crews could remove her from the debris. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said grief counselors will be available for staff at the transfer station. “The […]

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