Earth Day

Let’s celebrate Earth Day like it’s Every Day!

Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Every year, your Department of the Environment (DoE) celebrates "Earth Day Every Day" throughout the month, celebrating Earth Day on April 22!

Prince George's County Acting County Executive Tara Jackson has issued an Earth Month Proclamation that proclaims April as Earth Month and reminds all Prince Georgians of our responsibility to protect our planet, conserve resources, and build a sustainable future.

Check out DoE's Earth Month Calendar for information on planned activities. Be sure also to check this Thursday's Special Earth Month Sprout e-newsletter, which will include more details and highlights.

And be sure to get social with us by using #PGCEarthDayEveryDay!

Download a full-sized copy of the Earth Month Proclamation.

Check out this year's Earth Day Every Day calendar of events with YOUR Department of the Environment (DoE)

Download a full-sized copy of the Earth Month Calendar.

Take A Furry Foto

Let's get social for Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30 in honor of Earth Month. Take a picture of your furry, feathery, or scaly rescued pet(s) and share with the hashtags #PGCEarthDayEveryDay and #AdoptDontShop. "Fotos" sent via email must be received by April 21 at doecomms@co.pg.md.us.

Download a full-sized copy of the Furry Fotos flyer.

Get Ready for Mulch Madness

Grab your shovels, picks, trash bins, and other containers and head to the free Mulch Madness event on Saturday, April 19,, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual event occurs at the Prince George's County Organics Composting Facility in Upper Marlboro. You can learn more information by clicking on the links below.

Download a full-sized copy of the Mulch Madness flyer.

Download a full-sized copy of the Mulch Madness flyer (Español)

PGCLitterTRAK App Training

Sign up for one of the PGCLitterTRAK training sessions to prepare for the spring Growing Green with Pride Cleanup event. All sessions are held virtually at 6 p.m.

Download a full-sized copy of the PGCLitterTRAK training flyer.

Participate in Zero Waste Events During Earth Month
All events are held rain or shine!

Document Shredding

Bring up to five (5) boxes of confidential, sensitive paper home documents for free shredding at DoE's Document Shredding event. The event will occur on Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at DuVal Senior High School, 9880 Good Luck Road in Lanham. A second event will occur on Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Largo Government Center, 9200 Basil Court. Vehicles must be in line by 1 p.m. to receive service. Remove all paper clips, staples, and other bindings before shredding.

Download a full-sized copy of the FREE Document Shredding flyer.

FREE Electronics Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Event

Drop off your accepted used and outdated electronics equipment and household hazardous waste on Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Friendly Senior High School, 10000 Allentown Road in Fort Washington, or on Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prince George's Stadium, 4101 Crain Highway in Bowie. Commercial vehicles and commercially generated items are not permitted. The event is open to County residents only (ID may be required).

Download a full-sized copy of the Electronics Recycling & Household Hazardous Mobile Event flyer.

Pet Parenting Classes

Learn what it takes to be a responsible pet owner and a great family host to a four-legged friend for its lifetime. Classes meet the first Saturday of each month at noon. Secure your attendance and register for this FREE class. RSVP to ASDcommunityoutreach@co.pg.md.us.

Download a full-sized copy of the Pet Parenting Classes flyer.

How to Care for Rabbits

Learn how to handle and care for rabbits, prepare their diet, and clean their enclosures. This class is for anyone interested in adopting rabbits or bunnies. Classes will be held on Saturday, April 12, July 12, and October 11 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
RSVP to ASDcommunityoutreach@co.pg.md.us.

Download a full-sized copy of the Rabbit Handling Care Class flyer.