Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection

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Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection @MyGreenMC 5d

Do you have mountains of old tax forms, bank statements, or other important papers taking over your home? Join us for our Community Paper Shredding and Recycling Event on Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Montgomery College Lot 13!

For updates, visit bit.ly/4BvmUFq

A person wearing a high-visibility vest is interacting with a green truck labeled "Clean Cut Shredding." Another individual is loading materials into the truck. Various boxes and papers are scattered on the ground nearby. The setting appears to be a parking lot.

A person wearing a bright yellow vest loads boxes into the open trunk of a red SUV. Another individual with a similar vest stands nearby holding a paper bag. A large truck is parked in the background.

A line of vehicles, including a red Toyota RAV4 and a green truck, is waiting in a traffic queue on a gray road. Two individuals in yellow safety vests are standing near the vehicles under a cloudy sky. Trees and utility poles are visible in the background.

Flyer for a Community Paper Shredding and Recycling Event on America Recycles Day. The event is on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Montgomery College Lot 13 in Rockville, Maryland. It includes guidelines such as a five-bag limit and no plastic or electronic items. Sponsors include Montgomery County with related contact details. The design features recycling-themed graphics and logos.

Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection @MyGreenMC Oct 30

Don’t trash your pumpkins — compost them! Pumpkins are 100% compostable. List of farmers' market locations where you can compost your pumpkins: bit.ly/4dyIvmg

Tips before dropping them off:
1️⃣ Remove all decorations
2️⃣ Use compost-friendly containers

A person holding a carved pumpkin with a smiling face, outdoors on a cloudy day.

Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection @MyGreenMC Oct 21

Beginning Thursday, October 22, 2026, the Transfer Station will resume normal operations, and all C&D restrictions will be lifted for both commercial and residential customers.

Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection @MyGreenMC Oct 14

The Montgomery County Transfer Station Residential Recycling drop-off at the Upper Lot will be temporarily closed starting at 2 p.m. on October 15 and will reopen at 10 a.m. on October 16 due to road repair work.

Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection @MyGreenMC Oct 8

Temporary C&D Restriction: Due to equipment issues and until further notice, beginning Friday, October 9, 2026, the Shady Grove Transfer Station will not accept construction and demolition (C&D) materials of any kind.