Prince George's County, Maryland, USA

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

Effective January 1, 2024, Prince George’s County prohibits all retailers from providing plastic carryout bags to shoppers and must charge at least 10 cents for each paper or reusable bag.

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Popular Services

Animal Services
Flooding & Water
Litter Reduction
Trash & Recycling
Climate Change

Environment Latest Updates

Clear the Curb

Residents receiving County-provided trash AND recycling services, can place two (2) standard bulky items directly NEXT to the trash cart/can for collection.

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PGC Composts

Learn more about the Curbside Composting program, where all residents receiving County-provided services will be able "recycle" food scraps and yard trim by the end of 2023.

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Environment News and Announcements

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County Holiday Closings for Thanksgiving

Prince George’s County government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23…

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County Holiday Closings for Veterans Day

Prince George’s County government offices, with the exception of public safety…

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County Animal Shelter Experiencing Cat Virus Outbreak

Facility and adoptions remain open; cat nursery area closed for standard deep…

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Environment Events

Community Meeting on Wells Run
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Animal Volunteer Orientation 12/7
6:00 pm
Animal Services
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Animal Volunteer Orientation 12/16
10:00 am
Animal Services
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Environment Leadership

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Andrea L. Crooms

Director

Director Andrea L. Crooms is a life-long advocate for the environment, an attorney, economist, and climate scientist with 20 years of leadership experience in environmental regulation and climate change mitigation. Before joining the Prince George’s County Department of the Environment, Director Crooms worked at the U.S. Department of Energy for 11 years, serving in multiple leadership roles at the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), where they planned, developed, and implemented programs in renewable power, water and wastewater, procurement, sustainable transportation

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301-883-5810
301-780-7200

Address

1801 McCormick Drive
Suite 500
Largo, MD 20774

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.