America Recycles Day: Recycle the Rockville Way
October 30, 2023
America Recycles Day is Wednesday, Nov. 15. Follow these tips to make sure you recycle right every day:
Category: Environment
Climate Solutions Speaker Series Presents Montgomery County Home Electrification Incentives
October 30, 2023
Join Larissa Johnson of the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection to learn about the county’s home electrification incentives in the latest installment of Rockville’s Climate Solutions Speaker Series. The virtual webinar, from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, will discuss how to connect with the county’s home electrification help desk
Native ‘Tree-Bates’: Get $150 for Planting Native Trees
October 30, 2023
Native trees are beautiful, provide important habitat for birds and other wildlife, and help absorb stormwater runoff and pollutants. Rockville residents can receive a $150 rebate per tree from the city for planting native trees and up to a maximum of $5,000 in rebates across all rebate options. Eligible properties
Why the Tree of Heaven is Not So Heavenly (And Why You Should Remove It)
October 2, 2023
Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is a fast growing, non-native, invasive tree that spreads rapidly in natural areas and yards, produces toxins that prevent other plants from growing, and is the host plant for the spotted lanternfly, a highly destructive, non-native, invasive insect. For these reasons, they should be removed.
Overseed, Not Weed and Feed
September 27, 2023
Law Means No Pesticide, But No Less of a Lawn Organic lawn care is healthier for children, pets and the environment — and it’s in keeping with the law in Rockville.
Energy Action is Climate Action
September 27, 2023
Celebrate Energy Action Month in October and Energy Efficiency Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4, and do your part to tackle climate change.
Electrify Rockville
August 30, 2023
Montgomery County will launch a program in October to offer incentives for residents to electrify their homes. Electrification involves replacing fossil fuel-powered equipment with electric. Household gas stoves, water heaters, furnaces, or dryers can be switched for cleaner, more efficient, climate-friendly electric appliances or heat pumps. Take the Electrify Everything
Rockville Revitalizes RainScapes Rebates with Chesapeake Bay Trust Partnership
August 30, 2023
Rockville is proud to partner with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, a leader in engaging communities in protecting local watersheds, for an improved and expanded RainScapes Rebates program that helps residents save more money when installing sustainable landscaping and small-scale stormwater practices on their property.
Be Rockville Ready and Be Prepared for Flooding
August 30, 2023
Anywhere it can rain, it can flood. With hurricane season here, it’s important to know the risk and be prepared to reduce the impact of potential flooding.
Binge Watch the City’s Climate Solutions Speaker Series
August 30, 2023
Rockville is addressing carbon reduction, equity and resiliency through its Climate Action Plan, and community members can play their part by learning about actions to take at home to support the city’s climate goals.
Most Recent Articles
Rockville Gun Buyback Returns Aug. 17
July 16, 2024
Rockville offers an opportunity for community members to dispose of unwanted firearms voluntarily, anonymously and safely with a gun buyback event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at RedGate Park, 14500 Avery Road. The Rockville City Police Department, in
Help Us Help You: The City Seeks Public Input for Inventory of Water Service Lines
July 1, 2024
A map posted to Rockville’s website in June will enable residents to help the city identify materials used in the water service lines throughout the city, as required by recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule changes. The Lead and Copper
Building a Better Recreation Pool
July 1, 2024
Outdoor Rec Pool to Close Aug. 16 for Renovations The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool will close on Friday, Aug. 16, to allow a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration to begin. These will include improvements to accessibility, and
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get the best of Rockville Reports delivered right to your email and stay up to date on what’s happening in our city.
Contact Us
Have a story idea? Email or call the City of Rockville’s Public Information Office.
About Rockville Reports
Rockville Reports is the official publication of the City of Rockville, published at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850-2364.