Celebrate Earth Day Every Day for Earth Month this April!

Every year, your Department of the Environment (DoE) celebrates Earth Day Every Day during the month of April, in celebration of Earth Day on April 22, by spotlighting programs and incentives that not only improve our quality of life but help conserve our natural resources for generations to come. 

As we prepare for Earth Month, all the events listed in this e-newsletter will be part of the month-long celebration. Stay tuned for highlights on caring for our pets, rebates for managing water on your property, diverting waste from the landfill, addressing climate change, increasing tree cover, and so much more!

Follow us on social media or visit our website at environment.mypgc.us as we get closer to Earth Month!

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Mulch Madness is Back!

We are happy to announce that the Mulch Madness giveaway event is back! Prince George’s County residents can pick up FREE mulch from the County Organics Composting Facility on Saturday, April 23, from 8 am to 1 pm or while supplies last. Mulch for this source reduction event is derived from live holiday trees collected curbside and dropped off throughout January. A skid loader will be available to load mulch directly into pickup trucks (no commercial vehicles). Residents transporting mulch by car will need to bring their containers, shovels, or pitchforks.

For more details, visit mypgc.us/mulchmadness

¡La Locura de Abono está de Regreso!

¡Nos complace en anunciar que el evento de regalo de mantillo Locura de Abonos está de regreso! Residentes del Condado de Prince George pueden recoger abono GRATIS en la Facilidad de Compostaje de Materiales Orgánicos del condado el sábado 23 de abril de 8 am a 1 pm o hasta agotar existencia. El abono para este evento de reducción de residuos proviene de árboles de navidad reales recolectados o desechados durante el mes de enero. Un cargador frontal estará disponible para cargar el abono a su camioneta (no vehículos comerciales). Residentes transportando abono en sus automóviles necesitaran traer sus propios contenedores y palas o horquilla.

Para más detalles, visite mypgc.us/mulchmadness

Growing Green with Pride

Help beautify our County by joining neighbors in your community for a day of cleaning, weed removal and mulching on Saturday, April 23. Students may earn service learning hours!

Registration is required for participation. Please register at mypgc.us/growinggreen by April 15.

Creciendo Verde con Orgullo

Ayude a embellecer nuestro condado acompañando a vecinos en su comunidad para un día de limpieza, removiendo malezas y agregando mantillo el sábado 23 de abril. ¡Los estudiantes pueden obtener horas de servicio comunitario!

Registración es requerida para participar. Favor registrarse en mypgc.us/growinggreen antes del 15 de abril.

PGCLitterTRAK App Virtual Trainings

DoE designed the PGCLitterTRAK app to assist County residents, community organizations, and businesses in reporting trash and debris collected during individual and group cleanup events, such as the upcoming Growing Green with Pride event on April 23, 2022. To learn more about the app and how to sign up for user account, visit bit.ly/PGCLitterTRAK.

Information submitted through PGCLitterTRAK app, including bags of litter removed, items collected and litter pick-up locations, will assist DoE meet their trash reduction rate of 170,628 pounds per year within the Anacostia River Watershed. Data provided will also help DoE develop real-time maps cataloging litter collected throughout the County.

Register for one of the virtual trainings held in April here.

Spring 2022 Community Partners’ Virtual Meeting

We invite you to join us for the virtual Community Partners’ Spring Meeting on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 9 am. DoE will host the meeting, including updates from our sister agencies; the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) and the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T). Register today at bit.ly/CommunityPartnersSpring2022.

After the presentations, there will be a discussion with agency representatives and with other key County officials and Department staff that may be present.  Submit your questions in advance, no later than March 30, to Brittani Garner at BGarner@co.pg.md.us.

Apply for 2022 Beautification Awards

Do you know what the County tree, shrub, herb, or flower is?

The Prince George’s County Beautification Committee was established in 1960. It was essential in declaring the Willow Oak as the County tree, the Glenn Dale Azalea as the County shrub, Bee Balm as the County herb, and the Daffodil as the County flower.

In addition to their Arbor Day Celebration, the Committee honors residents and landscape professionals who help beautify and preserve land throughout Prince George's. 

Does your property have a quirky art display made out of glass? Have you planted native trees, shrubs, or flowers? Are you proud of the hard work you've put into your yard and garden? Then apply to have your efforts recognized in County beautification!

Submit your application online via email or through direct mail by May 1, 2022. Learn more and download the application at www.pgcbeautification.com.

Curbside Bulky Trash Services

Learn about the faster and improved curbside bulky trash collection for Prince George's County!
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Residents with County-provided services can place UP TO 2 standard bulky items at the curb, next to your trash cart, for collection on their regular trash day. Appointments for white goods/appliances and scrap tires are still required via PGC311.

Residents within municipalities will continue to follow their municipal guidelines, and residents who only pay for bulky trash services will continue to schedule pick-ups through PGC311.

Before placing your mattress and box spring at the curb for bulky trash collection, remember it MUST be in a protective plastic covering / encasement. Remodeling and construction debris are not accepted. This includes bricks, concrete, lumber, plaster, drywall, and other materials.

To view a list of acceptable items, visit mypgc.us/clearthecurb.

Servicios de Basura Voluminosa en la Acera

¡Conozca más acerca del mejorado y más rápido servicio de recolección de basura voluminosa del Condado de Prince George!
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Residentes que reciben servicios de recolección proveídos por el condado pueden colocar HASTA 2 artículos regulares de basura voluminosa en la acera para recolección durante su día de recolección de residuos. Citas aún son requeridas para recolección de electrodomésticos grandes y llantas para desecho a través de PGC311.

Los residentes que viven dentro de municipalidades continuaran siguiendo las pautas de sus municipios y los residentes que solo pagan por servicios de basura voluminosa continuaran programando citas para recolección mediante PGC311.

Antes de colocar su colchón y somier en la acera para recolección de basura voluminosa, recuerde que este DEBE ser cubierto por un plástico/revestimiento protector. Escombros de remodelación y construcción no son aceptados. Esto incluye ladrillos, concreto, madera, yeso, paneles de yeso y otros materiales.

Para ver una lista de materiales aceptables, visite mypgc.us/clearthecurb.

Animal Services Foster Orientation

Join the Fosters of Prince George's County Animal Services Facebook Group to see how you can help save an animal's life and register for the next virtual Foster Orientation!

Volunteer foster parents provide short-term care for pets outside of the shelter, which allows their true personalities to shine and help them find their fur-ever home!

The next fostering orientation:

Saturday, April 2^nd at 10 AM

If you are interested, please reach out to our Adoption Staff at 301-780-7201.

See trash? Pick it up!

Even picking up one piece of litter makes a difference. For a bigger impact, organize your own neighborhood clean-up! bit.ly/353G7Uc​

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