Environment | Prince George's County

Environment

We work for a healthy, beautiful, and sustainable County. Our programs and partnerships provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, animal services, and more.

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Sustainable Energy

The Sustainable Energy Program provides information and financial incentives for homeowners to install energy-saving retrofits, solar panels, and more. Information on electric vehicles included

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Animal Services

Flooding & Water

Litter Reduction

Trash & Recycling

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Clear the Curb

Residents receiving County-provided trash AND recycling services, can place two (2) standard bulky items directly NEXT to the trash cart/can for collection.

PGC Composts

Learn more about the Curbside Composting program, where all residents receiving County-provided services will be able "recycle" food scraps and yard trim by the end of 2023.

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Environment News and Announcements

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County Animal Shelter Experiencing Cat Virus Outbreak

Facility and adoptions remain open; cat nursery area closed for standard deep…

November 2, 2023

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Prince George’s County’s 9th Annual Green Summit to Be Held October 21

Free reusable bag distribution and activities for all ages during this outdoors…

October 19, 2023

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Press Release

Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags Starts January 1, 2024

The new ordinance protects waterways, reduces plastic pollution and litter.

September 9, 2023

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Environment Leadership

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Andrea L. Crooms

Director

Director Andrea L. Crooms is a life-long advocate for the environment, an attorney, economist, and climate scientist with 20 years of leadership experience in environmental regulation and climate change mitigation. Before joining the Prince George’s County Department of the Environment, Director Crooms worked at the U.S. Department of Energy for 11 years, serving in multiple leadership roles at the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), where they planned, developed, and implemented programs in renewable power, water and wastewater, procurement, sustainable transportation

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301-883-5810

Address

1801 McCormick Drive
Suite 500
Largo, MD 20774

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.