3 Aug 2023

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Save the Date – 2023 Green Summit Announced!

Your Department of the Environment will hold its 9th annual Green Summit on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the David C. Driskell Community Park in Hyattsville.

Don’t miss out on food trucks, pet adoptions, green vendors, tips and much more. For more info, visit mypgc.us/greensummit.

Holiday Waste Collection Schedule Change

County Government offices, with the exception of public safety agencies, will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Curbside collection of food scraps and yard trim will be suspended Monday, September 4th, to observe the holiday, and will resume Monday, September 11th.  Regular trash, bulky and recycling collection services remain on a regular schedule for residents receiving County-provided services. For more information on waste collection services, visit environment.mypgc.us.

Cambio de Fecha de Recolección de Residuos por el Día Festivo

Las oficinas del Gobierno del Condado, con la excepción de las agencias de seguridad pública, estarán cerradas el lunes 4 de septiembre en observación del feriado del Día Laboral.

La recolección de restos de alimentos y recortes de jardín será suspendida este lunes 4 de septiembre en observación del feriado y resumirá el lunes 11 de septiembre. Las recolecciones de residuos, basura voluminosa y reciclaje permanecerán en horario regular para los residentes que reciben servicios de recolección proveídos por el condado. Para más información sobre los servicios de recolección, visite environment.mypgc.us.

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Report Illegal Dumping with PGC311

The Office of Community Relations (OCR) officially launched its PGC311 mobile app to provide residents with an additional way to submit County service requests.

  • Download the PGC311 app from your app store.
  • Select “Litter and Illegal Dumping” service request.
  • Submit requested information such as location.
  • “Litter and Illegal Dumping” requests will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works & Transportation to resolve.
  • View the app tutorial and more information at bit.ly/PGC311.

Reporte Vertidos Ilegales a PGC311

La Oficina de Relaciones Comunitarias (OCR, por sus siglas en inglés) lanzó oficialmente su aplicación móvil PGC311 para brindar a los residentes una forma adicional de enviar solicitudes de servicios al Condado.

  • Descargue la aplicación PGC311 desde su tienda de aplicaciones.
  • Seleccione la solicitud de servicio “Litter and Illegal Dumping”.
  • Envíe información solicitada, como la ubicación.
  • Las solicitudes de basura y vertidos ilegales serán enviadas al Departamento de Obras Públicas y Transporte para ser resueltas.
  • Vea el tutorial de la aplicación y más información en bit.ly/PGC311.

August is Ozone Action Month

Ozone Action Month is crucial in raising awareness about the harmful effects of ozone pollution on human health and the environment, encouraging individuals and communities to take proactive steps to reduce their ozone-contributing activities. 

Reduce pollution, keep your family healthy, AND save money on gas and utilities with these tips from our colleagues at Clean Air Partners:

  • Drive less: walk, bike, take transit, carpool and/or work from home as often as you can.
  • Refuel your car after dusk, tighten your gas cap and don’t top of the tank.
  • Inflate your tires to the proper level to reduce emissions and get better gas mileage.
  • Save energy: Set your thermostat a few degrees higher and use a fan to keep cool and reduce energy consumption. Turn off lights and electronics when not in use.
  • Postpone mowing on poor air quality days, and switch to an electric-powered lawn mower.
  • Check CleanAirPartners.net for the air quality forecast and current conditions before outdoor activities.

American Rescue Plan Dollars at Work in Prince George’s County

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law. Under the Act, $350 billion was provided for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency through the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSFRF) and the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CLFRF).

Prince George’s County was awarded $176.6 million with $32.3 million allocated to support investments in stormwater management and flooding infrastructures. Learn more at bit.ly/ARPApgc.

Here’s a look at one of the ARPA-funded projects:

Barack Obama Elementary School Stream Restoration

Project Location: East of 12700 Brooke Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD

The stream project focuses on restoring a portion of a tributary system located at the County’s Board of Education (BOE) property and adjacent residential communities. Approximately 1,200 linear feet will benefit from the restoration of a roadway hard structure outfall to confluence with Back Branch.

Project Schedule:

Design Completion:  September 2022

Construction Start: September 2022

Construction Completion:  April 2023

Your Scraps Are Our Treasure

What happens to your curbside compost? It gets turned into Leafgro GOLD®, a soil conditioner sold locally to landscapers to cover the cost of facility operations. An eco-friendly solution at no additional cost to residents! Learn more at mypgc.us/compost.

Tus Desechos Son Nuestro Tesoro

¿Qué sucede con el Compostaje en la Acera? Se convierte en Leafgro GOLD®, un abono que se vende localmente a los paisajistas/jardineros para cubrir el costo de operaciones de las instalaciones. ¡Una solución ecológica sin costo adicional para los residentes! Obtenga más información en mypgc.us/compost.

It’s In Your Hands

Donating or repurposing lightly used goods helps us live more sustainably. Before disposing of that item in the trash, think of the benefits it can bring to others. Donate to your nearest charity, donation center, or non-profit. It’s in your hands! Find local organizations accepting lightly used goods at bit.ly/reuseinpgc.


Find more recycling tips at mypgc.us/recycle. 

Está en Sus Manos

Donar o reutilizar artículos en buenas condiciones nos ayuda a vivir más sosteniblemente. Antes de deshacerse de ese artículo en la basura, piense en los beneficios que le puede traer a otros. Done a la caridad, centro de donación u organización sin fines de lucro más cercana a usted. ¡Está en sus manos! Encuentre una lista de organizaciones aceptando artículos en buenas condiciones en bit.ly/reuseinpgc.

Encuentre más sugerencias de reciclaje en mypgc.us/recycle.

Curbside Bulky Trash Services

Did you know that if you receive County trash and recycling services, you can put out up to two items of regular bulky trash with your regular trash collection? No appointment needed! 

Appointments for white goods/appliances and scrap tires are still required via PGC311.

Learn more bulky trash collection tips at mypgc.us/clearthecurb.

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Servicios de Basura Voluminosa en la Acera

¿Sabía que si recibe servicios de recolección de residuos y reciclaje del condado, puede sacar hasta dos artículos de basura voluminosa normal para su recolección de basura habitual? ¡No se necesita cita!

Citas aún son requeridas para recolección de electrodomésticos grandes y llantas para desecho a través de PGC311.

Conozca más consejos sobre la recolección de basura voluminosa en mypgc.us/clearthecurb.

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