Montgomery County, MD Announces Recipients of 2021 Recycling Achievement Recognition

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): Montgomery County’s celebration of its 22nd Annual Recycling Awareness Week includes the County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recognizing outstanding achievements in waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. The awardees are being honored for their efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle right.  Each recipient is a model for all residents, multi-family properties and businesses to follow and replicate  “These leaders demonstrate, that even in difficult times, they are committed to reducing waste and recycling everything that can be recycled in County,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “These efforts benefit our entire County and our environment.”

DEP Director Adam Ortiz said the recipients recognized demonstrate how all members of the community can contribute to helping the County reach its waste reduction and recycling goals. “The past year has been a challenge for everyone. Yet, many businesses, multi-family properties and individuals continued to focus on efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle right,” said DEP Director Ortiz. “This week, we are highlighting some of these outstanding efforts. DEP congratulates each of our recognition recipients and thanks all of them for dedicating time and efforts to Montgomery County’s recycling program. They are helping us reach our ambitious goal to reduce waste and recycle more as we aim for zero waste.”

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