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South of Airport Noise Mitigation Study

Aircraft noise has become a significant concern for residents near Ronald Reagan...

Climate Successes and Climate Dashboard 

The County has made significant strides towards becoming more climate resilient. We took...

The Community Partners' Meeting is held tri-annually in collaboration with County staff from the offices of the Department of...

Waste & Recycling

New Waste Collection Services Take Effect July 1, 2024

Beginning the week of July 1, 2024, Prince George’s...

Prince George's County has pledged to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 50% below 2005 levels by 2030, with...

• Climate Action

  Learn about the County's initiatives, programs, and policies aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change and...

Stormwater regulations adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in November 1990 led to the 1993 issue of a National...

NEW!  Please continue to monitor this webpage for more information on the pilot program as it becomes available. 

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1. Beautification Initiative

   The Beautification Initiative is a multi-departmental effort, lead by the Department of the Environment...

The Prince George’s County Department of the Environment with technical and funding assistance from The Recycling Partnership...

BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2023 -- NEW FOODWARE REQUIREMENT FOR BUSINESSES

Prince George's County CB-014-2022 regulates the distribution...

As of January 1, 2024, Prince George’s County prohibits all retail establishments from providing plastic carryout bags to...

Hot Weather Tips for Animals

During the summer, the heat can cause serious problems for animals. The Animal Services Division...

Residential Drainage Complaints

One of the responsibilities of the Sustainability Services Division (SSD) is to respond to...

1. Animal Control Code Ordinance

Read SUBTITLE 3 of the Code of Ordinances - the rules, regulations and standards governing...

The Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center is at full capacity! Here's how you can help:

• adopt our dogs into your loving home...

• Brown Station Road Public Container Pad and Recycling Area

• Missouri Avenue Solid Waste Acceptance and Recycling Center

Effective

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Nuisance Flood Plan Phase I: Tidal Nuisance Flood

The purpose of Phase 1 of the Prince George’s County Nuisance Flood Plan is to...

A key responsibility of the Animal Services Division (ASD) is to protect the public and animals in the County by ensuring that...

One of the responsibilities of the Sustainability Division (SD) is to respond to citizen complaints regarding drainage problems...

Neighborhood Cleanup Program

The Volunteer Neighborhood Cleanup Program is a community-sponsored volunteer program that enables...

DoE’s interactive programs are available on a first come – first served basis. There is no charge. To schedule a program...

The Capital Projects Design Section (CPDS) of the Stormwater Management Division develops and manages the design phase of...

1. Capital Projects Construction

   The Capital Projects Construction Section (CPCS) of the Stormwater Management Division facilitates...

1. Capital Improvement Projects

   1. Capital Projects Construction

      The Capital Projects Construction Section (CPCS) of the Stormwater...

NOTE: The hauler will collect up to four (4) bulky items placed NEXT to the trash cart.

• Carpet and padding (must be rolled and...

Prince George’s County is proud to announce a faster and improved curbside bulky trash pickup that allows residents receiving...

The Resource Recovery Division provides trash collection services to approximately 180,000 homes in the county. Citizens and...

Curbside Services & Pickup

Pickup Begins at 6 a.m.

The waste collection pickup schedule for compost, yard trim, bulky, regular...

1. Business Recycling

2. Collection Licensing

3. Legislative Updates

4. Recycling Plan & Report

5. System Benefit Charge

County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks issued a Proclamation recognizing March as Women's History Month and March 8 as...

The Prince George's County Department of the Environment announces the return of our annual Mulch Madness giveaway event for...

Our Mission

To provide for the health and welfare of the County's animal population through enforcement of the Animal Control...

The Community Cat Program was created due to revisions to the Animal Control Ordinance on February 3, 2020 (Section 3-122 [h])....

In 2010, the federal government required states to meet new standards under the Clean Water Act to address stormwater runoff pol...

What to do about Kittens

Every year starting in late winter, thousands of free-roaming cats give birth to kittens across Prince...

The grounds for appealing your Clean Water Act Fee (CWAF) are limited to the following.
 

• Errors in the zoning classification of...

Keeping unwanted cats off your property

Below are suggestions to keep cats off of your property, it is illegal to harm them.

Elim...

Summary of Reduction Credits Available                   

Single-Family Residential, Multi-Family (Apartments), or Condominium...

Explore these free online activities and resources with lessons on the environment. Click on the below images to access the...

Who Doesn't Get Charged

According to the code of ordinances, the following are exempt from the Clean Water Act Fee:

Exemptions: Th...

Watch the June 24, 2021 session recording here. 

For the session opening and closing presentation, click here. 

2018 MWCOG Climate and Energy Leadership Award Recipient

On May 15, 2015, the Maryland Public Service Commission (MD PSC)...

The Resource Recovery Division provides curbside recycling collection for over 180,000 County residents and citizens. As a...

Under a partnership approach, Corvias and Prince George’s County have entered into a 30-year partnership to improve the...

Effective July 2019, the following policy is in effect for households receiving County-contracted Waste Collection Services:
 

The...

Announcements

Sustainable Energy is now accepting applications for the Solar Energy Grant. The Grant for installing solar...

Did you know - plastic bottles are #3 on the top 10 list of items found during international coastal cleanups?

Source reduction...

About the Commission

The Solid Waste Advisory Commission (SWAC) is established to provide community input, guidance, and advice...

What is a Rain Garden?

A rain garden captures stormwater runoff and allows it to slowly soak into the ground. The water that...

1. Commercial and Industrial Survey

   DoE conducts annual visual surveys of commercial and industrial areas by using industrial and...

Turn Your Schoolyard Green With Trees!

DoE is working to increase the number of native trees and shrubs planted in the county...

We want to see YOU! You are why we're #1 in recycling, waste diversion, solar energy generation & so much more!
 

Follow DoE on...

Waste Collection

Pickup Begins at 6 a.m.

The waste collection pickup schedule for compost, yard trim, bulky, regular trash, and...

Outfall Screening Program

The Department of the Environment (DoE) Inspectors are tasked with conducting inspections of the storm...

Keep Prince George's County Beautiful (KPGCB) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that partners with the Department of the...

The Department of the Environment (DoE) assists the non-regulated public, County and Municipal facilities by providing technical...

All licensees and owners of all single and multifamily rental facilities and condominiums shall provide an opportunity for...

There are over 4,000 privately-owned and maintained best management practices (BMPs) throughout Prince George’s County located...

Curbside yard trim collection occurs yearly on Mondays, except on certain holidays  (see the collection schedule at the bottom...

The Alternative Compliance Program is an elective partnership between Prince George’s County and qualified tax-exempt faith...

Litter and debris are picked up along County maintained roadways. If litter or debris is on private property, removal is the...

1. Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill

   The Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill is owned and operated by the Prince George's County...

What is the difference between a Plan and an Annual Report?

• A Plan identifies the (a) Types of Designated Recyclable Materials to...

Business Recycling

With single-stream recycling, all recyclable materials are placed in the same container. Single-stream...

**The current Solid Waste and/or Recycling Collection Vehicle Permit expires on September 30, 2024. All collection vehicles must...

Prince George’s County leads the way in many efforts to reduce air pollution while alerting employees and citizens to the...

Mission

The Department of the Environment (DoE) works for a healthy, beautiful, and sustainable county through programs that...

1. Residential Recycling Capture Rate

    

2. Resource Recovery Master Plan

   The draft Resource Recovery Master Plan (RRMP) outlines the...

New Prince George’s County legislation (CB-52-2019) bans straws and stirrers that are not reusable or meet the home-compostable...

The mission of the Department of the Environment is to protect and enhance the natural and built environments of Prince George's...

Effective July 1, 2015, it is illegal to sell, use or permit the use of coal tar pavement products on property in Prince George...

The Prince George's County Department of the Environment (DoE) provides hearing requests on complaints related to animal control...

The Animal Services Division (ASD) Foster Program helps meet the needs of animals that are too young or immature for adoption...

Our mission is to ensure citizens and businesses are afforded due process as it relates to illegal or predatory towing.

Tow...

The Prince George's County Animal Services Division provides high-quality sheltering and care to homeless, abused, and neglected...

Flood Study Findings

The multi-agency Stormwater Management Technical Group has completed a 15-year study effort to define the...

Announcements

Sustainable Energy is now accepting NEW Grant applications for the Solar Energy Grant. The Solar Energy Grant for...

Elevation certificates are prepared by surveyors and document the ground elevation, floor elevation, and general building...

Check out this NBC4 news story that features Director Andrea Crooms speaking on the importance of having pet pantries and other...

FEMA to Map Revision

The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice for a...

Each year, millions of unwanted and homeless animals are born in this country. Of those that end up in shelters, some will be...

GIS-Based Floodplain Submittal

Request in writing that a floodplain study be conducted by the county using GIS-based hydrology...

Starting July 1, 2016, polystyrene (commonly referred to as "Styrofoam™"), polystyrene loose-fill packaging (also known as...

All waterways and bodies of water are subject to flooding - a condition that occurs when the volume of water exceeds the...

Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the nervous system. It may result in paralysis and death once the symptoms appear...

In some cases, retrofitting existing buildings or regarding a yard can help reduce the potential for flood damage to structures...

If you live in a municipality, your waste collection holiday schedule may differ from the County schedule. 

Use our online...

The Charter for Prince George’s County Maryland, Schedule of Legislation, Section 11 (Department of the Environment) assigns...

If you would like to make a monetary donation to help the animals at the Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center, you may...

The County seeks to instill a sense of pride in all residents by developing a countywide anti-littering campaign as part of the...

The Prince George's County Department of the Environment (DoE) has released the findings of a one-year waste characterization...

Announcements

Sustainable Energy is now accepting NEW Grant applications for the Solar Energy Grant. The Solar Energy Grant for...

The State of Maryland requires Prince George’s County to adopt and maintain a comprehensive solid waste management plan that...

This toolkit includes materials that can be downloaded to educate citizens and residents about recycling and waste collection...

TNVR Grant funding may be available for the following areas:

North County Zip Codes: 20705, 20706, 20707, 20708, 20715, 20716

...

Practicing the concepts of Zero Waste will have a positive impact on our economy in Prince George’s County. The road to zero...

Cats that live outside are at very high risk of injury and illness.  If you are a colony caretaker, in addition to good colony...

In inclement weather, residents are advised that bulky trash, trash, recycling, and yard trim/organics collections may be...

Following the best management practices listed below for managing free-roaming cat colonies improves the health and happiness of...

Background

In 2012, the Prince George’s County Council established the Stormwater Management Retrofit Program to provide property...

In the spring of 2020, the Prince George’s County Council unanimously passed a Council Resolution (CR-007-2020) mandating a Clim...

Prince George’s County residents receiving County-provided trash and recycling services can now participate in the PGC...

Blueprints discussed at the Community Meeting:

Recommendation #7 Increase Deployment of Solar PV in the Residential and...

Clean, Renewable Energy Production at Government Buildings

• Solar PV Installation - The County is currently installing its largest...

Acceptable Items

Glass

• Food and beverage containers

Metals

• Aluminum foil
• Aluminum, bimetal, ferrous, and steel food and beverage...

DoE Sustainable Energy does not endorse, sponsor, or otherwise make any representation or warranty concerning any contractor or

...

Consider donating your gently used appliances, clothing, furniture, or other household items to a friend, local charity, or non...

Prince George's County wants to help your community "turn green" with trees! Through the Tree ReLEAF Grant Program, the County...

The Capital Projects Construction Section (CPCS) of the Stormwater Management Division (SMD) facilitates and oversees the...

Make your lawn a sponge. There are 3.8 million acres of turf in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, so minimizing the use of...

Endangered Structures

Acquisition

Funding may be obtainable for the acquisition of residential properties that lie within the 100...

Anti-Littering Outreach & Stewardship Campaign

The goal of the Prince George’s County Department of the Environment (DoE) is to...

Green Business Certification Program is a voluntary recognition program designed to encourage businesses and other organizations...

Leadership

• Marilyn E. Naumann, C.P.M., M.O.L.O., Associate Director

Our Mission

To manage the collection, recycling, reduction...

The Prince George's County DRAFT Resource Recovery Master Plan

The Prince George’s County Department of the Environment (DoE)...

Note: Green cleaning products and safe alternatives to commonly used household hazardous materials

Many household cleaners...

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)

A SWPPP is a site specific descriptive document based on sound engineering...

Explore Ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle at Home!

Source reduction, also known as waste prevention, is the practice of...

1. Alternative Compliance

   The Alternative Compliance Program is an elective partnership between Prince George’s County and qualified...

Physical Address: 6550 Maude Savoy Brown Road. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

Mailing Address: 6601 SE Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro...

Prince George’s County is committed to improving the quality of life for its communities by promoting green solutions to...

The mission of the Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that...

The Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill (BSRSL) is owned and operated by the Prince George's County Government. This site...

As part of the Department of the Environment (DoE), the Communications Office, within the Office of the Director, serves as a...

The Sustainability Division (SD) is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing environmental programs that protect...

The System Benefit Charge (SBC) is a fee paid by non-residential property owners in Prince George’s County that helps provide...

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

Earth Day is Monday, April 22, 2024

View the Earth Day Proclamation issued by...

The Sustainability Division (SD) is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of environmental programs that...

1. Be Seen Being Green

   Learn how you can contribute to the change and help promote environmental awareness and sustainability...

Learn more about environmental policies, programs, and initiatives in Prince George’s County and how they may affect your...

COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY CLEANUP PROGRAM SPRING 2025 SCHEDULE

The Department of the Environment (DoE) Comprehensive Community...

1. Clean Water Program FAQ
2. Cold Weather and Your Pet
3. Homeowner's Guide to Drainage Problems
4. Municipal Guidebook on NPDES Community...

Our mission is to ensure the safety of the community, citizens, and animals through due process.

Meeting Agendas

Agendas are...

Anyone wishing to pursue volunteer work with the Prince George's County Animal Services Division (ASD) should attend a volunteer...

Introduction to Flood Management 

A floodplain is an integral part of the stream system. It provides storage capacity for high...

Our Mission
To provide for the health and welfare of the County's animal population through enforcement of the Animal Control...

Celebrating 10 Years

You're invited to join YOUR Department of the Environment (DoE) as we celebrate ten years of the Prince...

The Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center is at full capacity! Here's how you can help:

• adopt our dogs into your loving home...

Did you know?

Dog waste is more than a nightmare for our shoes. Just like human sewage, untreated pet fecal matter is harmful to...

If you have lost your pet:

• Please call us at 301-780-7200 and select option 1.

It is also advisable to visit our shelter...

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Information

In 1968, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in...

Each year, dogs bite approximately 5,000,000 people across the country. Of those, almost 60% are children and 70% occur on the...

Climate Action Plan     

The Climate Action Plan (CAP) aims to help the County reach its carbon emissions goal of a 50% reduction...

The Litter Reduction Program seeks to establish partnerships with individuals, non-profits, and municipalities and develop...

Qualified County staff are available at the Dept. of Permitting Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE)  to discuss your options and...

1000 Ritchie Road ​Capitol Heights, Maryland 20743
301-324-4760

​Hours of Operation: ​Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p...

As part of its overall floodplain management program, the county provides a number of services to local residents and businesses...

If you would like to make a complaint regarding an ongoing situation with a nuisance animal, fill out the form on this page and...

A Letter from Director Crooms Honoring Black History Month in 2022

During the month of February, DoE will highlight local and...

Green Cleaning Products

Many household cleaners contain materials that may be harmful to the environment. For instance...

Single-Stream Recycling - What Makes it Easy?

Call PGC311 from within Prince George’s County; 301-883-4748 calls from outside the...

PGCLitterTRAK is a smartphone application, developed by the Prince George's County Department of the Environment (DoE)...