Environment Resources & Events

Be Seen Being Green

Learn how to contribute to environmental awareness and sustainability through various activities.

Be Seen Being Green

Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month in Prince George's County.

Black History Month

Braveboy Climate Leadership Summit

The Braveboy Climate Leadership Summit unites government, business, and community leaders to accelerate Prince George’s County’s Climate Action Implementation Strategy and create equitable, sustainable solutions for all. 

Braveboy Climate Leadership Summit

Earth Day

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with creative ways to support Mother Earth on April 22nd. 

Earth Day

Environment News 

Read news and press releases related to the Department of the Environment.

Environment News 

Environment Publications

Download files in English and Spanish published by the Department of the Environment.

Environment Publications

Green Festival

Your Department of the Environment hosts an annual Green Festival event that promotes environmental awareness and sustainability through family-friendly activities, green exhibitors, vendors, and entertainment for all ages. 

Green Festival

Growing Green with Pride 

Hosted by the Department of Public Works & Transportation, this Countywide community cleanup program supports our Beautification Initiative, which aims to make our community cleaner by collecting litter, mulching, and planting natives throughout Prince George's.

Growing Green with Pride 

Mulch Madness

The Annual Mulch Madness Giveaway offers free mulch to County residents on a self-serve basis. Residents must bring their shovel, bags, or pickup vehicle to load up. The mulch is intended for residential use only; commercial and business vehicles with signage, as well as other entities, are prohibited.

Mulch Madness

Rodent Prevention 

Prevention resources are provided by the Prince George's County Health Department.

Rodent Prevention 

Recycling Tips

Recycling Tips

Reuse/Recycling Alternatives

Consider donating your gently used appliances, clothing, furniture, or other household items to a friend, local charity, or non-profit organization. Many thrift stores also accept donations of various items. Not only will you be helping divert items from the landfill, but you will also be helping others in our community!

Reuse/Recycling Alternatives

Volunteer Opportunities

Discover volunteer opportunities within the Department of the Environment and take action in your community to help maintain a clean environment. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Waste & Recycling Toolkit

This toolkit includes downloadable materials to educate citizens and residents about recycling and waste collection.

Waste & Recycling Toolkit

Women's History Month

Here's a look at some DoE women employees who provide environmental leadership to County residents, citizens, and businesses.

Women's History Month