PGC Department of the Environment

06/19/2026

🌟✊🏾 Juneteenth es un día para conmemorar el progreso, honrar la resiliencia y reafirmar nuestro compromiso con la justicia mientras seguimos trabajando para lograr una sociedad más inclusiva y equitativa para todos. ❤️🖤💚 ¡Feliz Juneteenth! 🎉

06/19/2026

🌟✊🏾 Juneteenth is a day to celebrate progress, honor resilience, and reaffirm our commitment to justice as we continue working towards a more inclusive and equitable society for all. ❤️🖤💚 Happy Juneteenth! 🎉

06/18/2026

♻️🛍️ Thank you to everyone who stopped by today's Reusable Bag Giveaway at LA COLONIA SUPERMARKET!

We enjoyed connecting with residents, sharing recycling tips, and helping our community reduce waste with FREE reusable bags. 💚

Missed us today? Join us at the next event:

📍 Megamart Adelphi
🏬2400 University Blvd E, Adelphi, MD 20783
📅 June 25
🕙 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

🗣️ English and Spanish assistance will be available.

06/18/2026

Have You Found a Stray Kitten?

If you have found stray kittens in your neighborhood, there are important steps to follow to ensure your safety and the kittens safety.
Those steps include:

If the kitten is injured or visibly sick, call Animal Control
at (301) 780-7200 and press 1.
Observe from a distance.
Avoid handling.

Wait 10-12 hours before moving them in case their mother returns.

For more information on next steps, visit www.princegeorgespets4us.com.
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06/18/2026

Recordatorio: Itinerario de Recolección de Residuos por el Feriado: Juneteenth – viernes 19 de junio, 2026

Las oficinas del Gobierno del Condado, con excepción de las agencias de seguridad pública, estarán cerradas el viernes 19 de junio de 2026, en observancia del día festivo de Juneteenth.

Los residentes que reciben servicios contratados por el Condado para la recolección regular en la acera de artículos voluminosos, basura y reciclaje tendrán sus recolecciones desplazadas por (1) un día, con las recolecciones del viernes 19 de junio desplazándose al sábado 20 de junio. (Ver gráfico).

Residentes de municipalidades o quienes cuenten con contratistas privados de recolección deben confirmar con sus respectivas agencias administrativas la información sobre su itinerario de recolección de residuos.

Para más información sobre los servicios de recolección de residuos contratados por el Condado, visite mypgc.us/clearthecurb.

06/18/2026

Reminder: Holiday Waste Collection Schedule: Juneteenth – Friday, June 19, 2026

County Government offices, with the exception of public safety agencies, will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Residents who receive County-contracted regular bulky, trash, and recycling curbside waste collection services will have their collections slide by (1) one day, with Friday, June 19, collections sliding to Saturday, June 20. (See Graphic).

Residents of a municipality or those with a private contract hauler should check with their respective management offices for the waste collection schedule.

For more information on County-contracted waste collection services, visit mypgc.us/clearthecurb.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

💧⚠️ Nuestra región se encuentra actualmente bajo Vigilancia por Sequía debido a condiciones inusualmente secas.

Nuestros socios de WSSC Water animan a los residentes a practicar el uso eficiente del agua ( ) para ayudar a conservar este recurso y proteger nuestros recursos compartidos. Pequeños cambios en tu rutina diaria pueden marcar una gran diferencia e incluso ayudarte a reducir tu factura de agua. 🌎💙

🌐Obtén más consejos para ahorrar agua: wsscwater.com/conservation

06/17/2026

💧⚠️ Our region is currently under a Drought Watch due to unusually dry conditions.

Our partners at WSSC Water are encouraging residents to practice to help conserve water and protect our shared resources. Small changes in your daily routine can make a big difference—and may even help lower your utility bill. 🌎💙

🌐Learn more water-saving tips: wsscwater.com/conservation

06/17/2026

🌸☀️ Spring is here, but these warmer days can heat up quickly for our furry friends! 🐾🐶🐱

As temperatures rise, take a few extra precautions to help keep pets safe and comfortable outdoors:

💧 Bring plenty of fresh water
🌳 Take breaks in the shade
🚶 Plan walks during cooler parts of the day
🚗 Never leave pets in parked cars—not even for a minute!

A little extra care goes a long way during these warm spring days.

❤️ Check out expert hot weather pet safety tips from the : https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/hot-weather-safety-tips.