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After County Councilmembers introduced a bill to take photos out of the complaint process for the gas-powered leaf blower ban, County Executive Marc Elrich said he supports the effort. Gas-powered… Read More

County councilmembers do not want photographic evidence to be part of enforcing the county’s gas-powered leaf blower ban. Cause for Concern “We know that a large number of individuals who… Read More

County Executive Marc Elrich said he supports the carryout plastic bag ban that was approved by the county council this week. “I’m looking forward to getting rid of them,” Elrich… Read More

Plastic carryout bags will be banned from retail businesses in Montgomery County starting next year. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, retailers will be prohibited from giving out plastic carryout bags, with… Read More

Support and opposition were shared Tuesday on a proposed plastic bag ban. The county council bill would prohibit retail establishments from giving out plastic carryout bags, with some exceptions. The… Read More

Now that a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers has been passed, the county is surveying landscapers ahead of a potential gas-to-electric leaf blower exchange program. Last week, the county council… Read More

While the majority of Montgomery County councilmembers still want to ban the sale and use of gas leaf blowers, it apparently will take longer for that to happen. After a… Read More

Montgomery County Council Vice President Tom Hucker introduced a bill today that would ban the release of helium-filled latex and mylar balloons. These balloons can travel hundreds of miles before… Read More