 The Prince George’s County Department of the Environment proudly recognizes Women’s History Month and celebrates the many talented women across our agency who contribute their leadership, expertise, and dedication to protecting and enhancing our environment.
Solarize Prince George’s Exceeds Application Goal in First Campaign Cycle
Application Cycle is Now Closed
Prince George’s County’s Solarize Prince George’s campaign is off to a strong start, surpassing its initial goal for homeowner participation. The program received 41 applications—exceeding the original target of 30— demonstrating strong resident interest in clean, affordable solar energy.
Through the County’s Solar Energy Grant Program, eligible residents can receive up to $10,000 toward the cost of installing rooftop solar panels, helping lower energy bills, increase home resilience, and support cleaner air across our communities.
Solarize Prince George’s makes it easier for homeowners to go solar by providing:
- Trusted, vetted installers approved through the Maryland Energy Administration
- Access to stacked state and local incentives to reduce installation costs
- Informational workshops and resources to help residents understand the solar process
- A dedicated Solarize PG webpage with Solar 101 resources and FAQs
Due to the strong response, the current application cycle has now closed while submissions are reviewed.
Residents interested in future opportunities can learn more about solar energy resources in Prince George’s County by visiting: environment.mypgc.us/solar.
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On January 26, 2026, the Department of the Environment's Sustainable Waste Management Division hosted the 6th Annual Waste Diversion & Recycling Awards (WDRA) Ceremony at Ellen Ochoa Middle School in Landover Hills.
The evening highlighted the incredible dedication of residents, businesses, nonprofits, multi-family communities, schools, and individuals who champion waste diversion and recycling across our County.
We were honored to hear from DoE Director Dr. Samuel Moki and Deputy Director Anthony Bennett, and proud to present:
- 38 awards to outstanding community partners
- 64 certificates to Prince George's County Public Schools Green & Composting Schools
Congratulations to all awardees, speakers, volunteers, and participants for helping us build a cleaner, greener future. For a complete list of winners, visit mypgc.us/WDRA.
The next FREE E-Waste & Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Prince George's Stadium (4101 Crain Highway, Bowie, MD) from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Be part of the movement to protect our environment—let’s make a difference together! For more information, visit mypgc.us/clearthecurb.
El próximo evento GRATUITO de Reciclaje de artículos Electrónicos y desechos de residuos peligrosos del hogar (HHW, por sus siglas en inglés) se llevará a cabo el sábado 14 de marzo de 2026 en el Prince George's Stadium (4101 Crain Highway, Bowie, MD), 8 a. m. a 1 p. m.
Sé parte del movimiento para proteger nuestro medio ambiente—¡marquemos la diferencia juntos! Para más información, visite mypgc.us/clearthecurb.
Exciting news: Applications for the Prince George's County Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP) are open.
This is a fantastic opportunity for teens and young adults to secure a summer job position and gain valuable experience. Encourage them to apply! For more information, visit www.syep.mypgc.us.
Let's help our youth thrive this summer!
Prince George’s County, in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, is now accepting applications for the Community Resilience Hub Grant Program. This program provides funding for trusted community facilities to help residents prepare for, withstand, and recover from climate-related events, including extreme heat, heavy rain, flash flooding, and other disruptions.
Eligible organizations—including nonprofits, HOAs, faith-based institutions, municipalities, watershed groups, and colleges—may request up to $50,000 to support programming, emergency communications, building improvements, power systems, and operational needs. Applications must be for projects located in Prince George's County (excluding the City of Bowie).
The final deadline is Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., with additional quarterly deadlines until funds are exhausted. Learn more and apply here: https://cbtrust.org/grants/prince-georges-county-community-resilience-hub-grant-program
The Prince George’s County Government and the Chesapeake Bay Trust are excited to announce the reopening of the Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program!
What these funds are for: On-the-ground restoration activities that improve communities, improve water quality, support the County's Climate Action Plan, and engage Prince George's County residents in the restoration and protection of the local rivers and streams of Prince George's County.
Eligible Project Tracks and Funding Request Amounts:
- Track 1: Water Quality Implementation (generally $50,000 to $200,000)
- Track 2: Tree Canopy: Outreach, Education, Maintenance, and Preservation (generally $50,000 to $300,000)
- Track 3: Community Awareness and Engagement (generally $10,000 to $60,000)
- Track 4: Litter Reduction and Beautification (generally $10,000 to $50,000)
- Track 5: Additional Project Support Fund (generally $500 to $5,000)
This program funds projects within Prince George’s County, Maryland, excluding the City of Bowie. The City of Bowie manages its stormwater program independently of the County; therefore, projects in the City of Bowie are not eligible for funding in this program. All projects must be implemented in Prince George's County.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026, at 4:00 pm ET
For more information, visit: https://cbtrust.org/grants/prince-georges-stormwater-stewardship/ or contact Whitney Vong at wvong@cbtrust.org
The Department of the Environment’s Climate 101 Training—an introductory, self-paced learning module designed to help residents understand the science of climate change, local impacts, and everyday actions that reduce emissions—is now available to everyone on the Climate & Energy Division Website.
The training provides clear and accessible lessons on mitigation, adaptation, equity, and how Prince George's County is implementing its Climate Action Plan. Whether you're a resident, student, community leader, or business owner, Climate 101 is a great way to build a solid foundation in climate knowledge and join the County in advancing a healthier, more resilient future.
Start the training here: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/climate-and-energy/climate-101.
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PGCLitterTRAK Designed to Report Trash and Debris in your Community
PGCLitterTRAK is a smartphone application (app) developed by the Prince George's County Department of the Environment (DoE), designed to assist County residents, community organizations, and businesses in reporting trash and debris collected during individual and group clean-up events. This easy-to-use app will take you through a series of questions that will allow DoE to collect data on your contribution to a cleaner, greener Prince George’s County.
The PGCLitterTRAK app is available by registration through the PGCLitterTRAK User Signup Form.
For more information or to learn how to become involved in the fight for a “Litter Free PGC,” contact Tiaa Rutherford, Litter Reduction Program, at litterreduction@co.pg.md.us.
The Department of Public Works and Transportation is repairing potholes across the County!
Winter weather often leads to an increase in potholes, but DPW&T crews are out working to keep roads safe and smooth. We encourage residents to remember the 3 R’s of our process: Report, Repair, and Restore.
REPORT: See a pothole? Report it to PGC311 by calling 311, using the app, or visiting PGC311.com.
REPAIR: Potholes form when water seeps into cracks in the pavement, freezes and expands during cold temperatures, then thaws, causing the road surface to weaken and break apart under traffic. DPW&T crews respond to pothole service requests to repair damaged roadway surfaces.
RESTORE: After repairs are completed, crews restore roadway conditions to improve safety. Please note that DPW&T repairs potholes on County-maintained roadways.
Together, we can help keep Prince George's County moving safely.
Celebrate Women's History Month with Hometown Hero and CEO and founder of EcoLatinos, Ruby Stemmle! She connects Latino neighborhoods in our County with environmental education and tools. Learn more at ecolatinos.org.
Celebre el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer con la heroína local y fundadora y directora ejecutiva de ecoLatinos, Ruby Stemmle. Conecta a los vecindarios latinos del condado con herramientas y educación ambiental. Más información: ecolatinos.org
| Don’t forget! Put your green wheeled composting cart on the curb for Monday collection by 6 a.m. Your food scraps and yard waste will be turned into a rich soil supplement that helps our County be even greener! Learn more at mypgc.us/compost.
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¡No se olvide! Coloque su carrito de compostaje verde con ruedas en la acera para la recolección del lunes antes de las 6 a.m. ¡Sus restos de alimentos y recortes de jardín serán convertidos en un suplemento rico para el suelo que ayuda a que nuestro Condado sea más ecológico! Conozca más:mypgc.us/compost.
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