Environment | Prince George's County

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Environment

We work for a healthy, beautiful, and sustainable County. Our programs and partnerships provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, animal services, and more.

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Sustainable Energy

The Sustainable Energy Program provides information and financial incentives for homeowners to install energy-saving retrofits, solar panels, and more. Information on electric vehicles included.

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Bag it Right

Prince George’s County prohibits all retailers from providing plastic carryout bags to shoppers. Retailers must charge at least 10 cents for each paper or reusable bag.

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Animal Services

Flooding & Water

Litter Reduction

Trash & Recycling

Environment Latest Updates

Prince George’s County Celebrates Completion of Phase I Improvements at Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center

Prince George’s County Celebrates Completion of Phase I Improvements at Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center

Prince George’s Film Festival and Department of the Environment Announce Call for Films for Inaugural Climate and Environmental Storytelling Track

Prince George’s County is investing $438,695 in 15 community-led projects that will strengthen neighborhood resilience, improve emergency preparedness, expand food security, and help residents respond

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Environment News and Announcements

Press Release

Prince George's County Announces Holiday Closings for Native American Day

October 6, 2026 October 6, 2026

Press Release

Prince George’s County Announces Holiday Closings for Labor Day

August 19, 2026 August 19, 2026

Press Release

Prince George’s County Green Festival Seeks Vendors and Exhibitors for October 10 Event

August 12, 2026 August 12, 2026

Environment Events

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October 18, 2026

Low Cost Drive-Up Pet Clinic

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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October 24, 2026

Free E-Waste/Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Special Dates

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October 24, 2026

Animal Volunteer Orientation

10:00 am - 10:00 am

Animal Services

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Environment Leadership

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Samuel B. Moki, Ph.D

Director

Dr. Samuel Belsham Moki was confirmed by a super majority as Director of the Department of the Environment on October 21, 2025. He holds a law degree, two master's degrees in criminal justice and environmental management, and a Ph.D. in political science with a minor in public administration from Howard University in Washington, D.C. He has taught and continues to teach as an adjunct at several universities in the Washington, D.C. area at both the undergraduate and graduate levels for over 22 years.

At the Prince George's County Department of the Environment (DoE), Dr. Moki served as the