Department of Environmental Protection
Cause Area
- Community
- Environment
Location
2425 Reedie Drive4th Floor WheatonWheaton, MD 20902 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. Volunteers
Description
The Recycling Volunteer Program began in 1991 have been giving back to Montgomery County by providing essential environmental and recycling education to their community. Our Recycling Volunteers have been a staple at community events like Rockville Science Day, the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, and marching in the Thanksgiving Parade. Our goal is to perform outreach, raise awareness, and help Montgomery County aim for Zero Waste through recycling education.