Rockville is years ahead in attaining a goal for treating stormwater and is working to stay ahead of the needs created by development planned for the city in the coming years, city staff told the Mayor and Council during a presentation, Oct. 15. The presentation included an overview of requirements of a new federal permit that…

The city was recognized for a third time as a Sustainable Maryland community and earned the program’s Sustainability Champion designation, at the Maryland Municipal League’s fall conference on Oct. 12 in Annapolis. Rockville amassed more points than any other community for sustainability efforts that include its 28th consecutive year as a Tree City USA, its…

America Recycles Day is Thursday, Nov. 15. Find a list of common items Rockville recycles in the box below and at www.rockvillemd.gov/recycling-trash. Rockville also recycles metal items, including air conditioners, water heaters, refrigerators (with doors removed), grills, lawn mowers and more. For a complete list, select “Metal Recycling” under the “Special Collections” tab on the…

When the Thanksgiving feast is finished, don’t pour fats, oils and grease (i.e., FOG) down the drain. FOG poured down sinks solidifies when deposited into sewer lines, trapping solids and forming hard deposits that can cause blockages in pipes. Blockages can lead to sewer backups and leaking pipes, which can mean costly damage to city…

The city’s RainScapes Rewards Program offers single-family homeowners and nonprofits, including religious institutions, private schools and homeowners associations, up to $4,800 in rebates for landscaping that is designed to green backyards and reduce pollution. The program offers rebates for planting trees and conservation landscaping, installing rain barrels, or removing pavement – actions that can reduce…