Tree Recycling Makes the Holidays Greener
The city collects holiday trees as part of its recycling collection and takes them to the Montgomery County Recycling Center, where they become mulch.
The city collects holiday trees as part of its recycling collection and takes them to the Montgomery County Recycling Center, where they become mulch.
The city collects holiday trees as part of its recycling collection and takes them to the Montgomery County Recycling Center, where they become mulch.
When the Thanksgiving feast is finished, don’t pour fats, oils and grease (FOG) down the drain. FOG solidifies when deposited into sewer lines, trapping solids and forming hard deposits that can cause blockages in pipes. Blockages can lead to sewer backups and leaking pipes, which can mean costly damage to
If you see tree trimming in your neighborhood, don’t be alarmed. Pepco prunes trees near power lines to stay in accordance with state and federal regulations and to maintain the safety and reliability of its electrical service. Rockville’s forestry division works with Pepco to make sure pruning by the electrical
America Recycles Day is Wednesday, Nov. 15. Find a list of common items Rockville recycles in the box at right and at www.rockville md.gov/recycling-refuse.
Flock to the Croydon Creek Nature Center this month, because it’s time for the annual bird seed sale. Order forms for the center’s annual feed sale will go online, be sent via mail and be available at the center in the first week of November. The order deadline is Monday,
The City of Rockville will hold a program on white-tailed deer population management methods from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Croydon Creek Nature Center. The presentation and discussion will center on how park jurisdictions have dealt with increased populations of deer since the 1980s. Methods of management will be
Planning Included Tree Preservation Water main replacements in Twinbrook in late October or early November will mean daytime construction and street tree removal.
Rockville is seeking volunteers to help keep city streams trash-free with two stream cleanups in October. On Saturday, Oct. 14, the Environment Commission will host a cleanup from 10:30 a.m.-noon at Maryvale Park, 812 First St. Environment Commission members will be at the park’s gazebo to greet participants.
The Energy Exploration Experience Returns to Rockville for Energy Action Month October is Energy Action Month, which offers events and resources for learning how to conserve energy and save money in your home or office.
Rockville recently sent notices to nearly 8,300 city water customers requesting their help in determining and reporting the material used in their drinking water service lines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revisions require water service
Thanks to D.C.-based artist Rose Jaffe, a vibrant mural now adorns the playground-facing wall of the Lincoln Park Community Center at 357 Frederick Ave. The mural features residents of all ages dancing, playing and moving together, alongside Maryland and Lincoln
Work is continuing on a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration of the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool. Improvements are being made to accessibility, amenities will be modernized, and infrastructure will provide new recreational features and pools for swimmers
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