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🌱📰 The latest edition of the DOE Sprout newsletter is here!
Catch up on environmental news, programs & updates from the Prince George's County Department of the Environment. 🌎✨
Stay informed about what's happening in your community. 🌿💚
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📄✂️ Last week’s Document Shredding Event was a success!
🙌 A huge thank you to the 428 residents who participated, helping securely shred 16,740 lbs. of sensitive documents. 🔒📦
mypgc.us/clearthecurb
#ElevatePrinceGeorges #ShredEvent #ProtectYourIdentity #ClearTheCurbPGC
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🌧️💧Las inundaciones pueden ocurrir rápido.
🧰Conoce tu riesgo y ten listos tus suministros de emergencia.❤️
🚧Evita calles inundadas. Da la vuelta, no te arriesgues.
🧹Prepárate antes, durante y después de las tormentas.
🔗environment.mypgc.us/floodma…
#FloodSmart #HurricaneSeason
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🌧️💧 Flooding can happen quickly—preparation saves lives.
Know your flood risk & keep emergency supplies ready. ❤️
Avoid flooded roads 🚧 — Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
Plan ahead before, during & after storms.
🔗 environment.mypgc.us/floodma…
#FloodSmart #FloodReady #HurricaneSeason
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Itinerario de Recolección de Residuos – Juneteenth
Las oficinas del Condado (excepto seguridad pública) estarán cerradas.
La recolección contratada por el Condado de basura, reciclaje y artículos voluminosos se desplaza 1 día (viernes → sábado).
mypgc.us/clearthecurb
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Holiday Waste Collection Schedule – Juneteenth (Fri, June 19).
County offices (except public safety) will be closed.
County-contracted trash, recycling & bulky collection shifts by 1 day (Fri → Sat).
Details: mypgc.us/clearthecurb #ClearTheCurbPGC #ElevatePrinceGeorges
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🌧️Flooding can happen quickly during severe weather, putting homes, businesses & lives at risk. Take steps now to stay safe and protect what matters most.
💧Be flood-ready. Flood-smart. Flood-safe.
🌐Visit environment.mypgc.us/floodma…
#BeFloodSmart #FloodSmart #FloodAwarenessMonth
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Green infrastructure uses nature to manage stormwater, reduce flooding & cool communities rain gardens, trees & native plants help protect homes improve water flow.
Learn about Rain Check Rebates & flood resources.
🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=-TkcjKDn… #FloodSmart
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♻️Thank you to everyone who joined today’s Reusable Bag Giveaway at Best Way in Adelphi!💚
Missed us? Catch us at our next stop:
📍La Colonia International
📅June 18
🕙10 AM – 12 PM
🛍️FREE reusable bags (while supplies last)
🔗mypgc.us/bagitright #BagItRightPGC
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♻️🛍️ Reusable Bag Giveaway TOMORROW!
🏬 Best Way, Adelphi
📍 9145 Riggs Rd
📅 Thurs, June 11 | 🕙 10–12
🛍️ Free reusable bags (while supplies last) recycling tips & resources
♻️ Learn to recycle right
🤝 Eng/Sp support
mypgc.us/bagitright
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💯Proud to attend Community Day & Family Resource Fair hosted by Maryland Physicians Care at Longfields ES (June 9, 2026). ✅
🤝We connected with residents, shared info & answered questions. Thanks to our hosts. 💪🏽
🌐Learn more: environment.mypgc.us #ElevatePrinceGeorges
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♻️ Evento GRATIS de reciclaje HHW & electrónicos
📅 Sáb, 13 jun 2026
📍 Friendly HS, Ft. Washington
⏰ 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
⛈️ Lluvia o sol
🔌 Desecha residuos peligrosos de forma segura 🧪
🌐 mypgc.us/clearthecurb
#CleartheCurbPGC #ElevatePrinceGeorges
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📢Upcoming FREE E-Waste & HHW Event♻️
📅Sat. June 13
📍Friendly High School, 10000 Allen Rd, Ft., 20744
⏰8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
⛈️Rain or Shine☀️
🔌 Safely dispose of electronics & hazardous household items!🧪
🌐 Visit: mypgc.us/clearthecurb. #CleartheCurbPGC #ElevatePrinceGeorges
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🌿 Green Festival returns this fall!
🐾 PAWCHELLA adoptions family fun
🫧 Kids’ activities & exhibits
🚚 Food trucks vendors
📅 Oct 10 | 11–4
📍 Hyattsville
🌐 mypgc.us/greensummit
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Las inundaciones pueden ocurrir rápidamente—estar preparados ayuda a proteger lo que más importa.
Aproveche este mes para evaluar su riesgo, preparar su hogar y mantenerse informado antes de las tormentas.
🔗 environment.mypgc.us/floodma….
#ElevatePrinceGeorges #BeFloodSmart
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🌧️💧Flood Awareness Month
Flooding can happen fast—being prepared helps protect what matters most. Take time this month to learn your flood risk, prepare your home & stay informed before severe weather strikes.
🔗environment.mypgc.us/floodma….
#ElevatePrinceGeorges #BeFloodSmart
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Flood Awareness Month is the time to prepare before heavy rain hits. Learn how to protect your home, family, and community.
🚫Never drive through flooded roads
🏠Know your flood risk
📱Sign up for alerts: alert.mypgc.us
🎥youtube.com/watch?v=W3LlB9Ix…
#FloodAwarenessMonth
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☀️¡Un nadador seguro = Un nadador feliz!
👀Mantén a los niños al alcance
🦺Usa flotadores/chalecos bien ajustados
🚫No nades solo y sigue las reglas
💧Hidrátate y toma descansos
🆘Aprende RCP y rescate básico
💯Las clases de natación salvan vidas 🏊♂️💙
🌐pgparks.com/activities-event…
ALT Gráfico titulado "Consejo del Martes: ¡La seguridad en la piscina empieza contigo!" que muestra a un niño usando gafas de natación y flotadores en los brazos dentro de un flotador amarillo con forma de pato en una piscina, mientras un adulto lo supervisa de cerca. Los consejos de seguridad incluyen supervisar siempre a los niños, usar chalecos salvavidas bien ajustados, nunca nadar solo, mantenerse hidratado, seguir las reglas de la piscina y aprender RCP. El gráfico incluye la marca del Condado de Prince George's.
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☀️Safe swimmer = Happy swimmer!🏊🏽
👀Keep kids within arm’s reach
🦺Use life jackets/flotation devices
🚫Never swim alone & follow pool rules
💧Stay hydrated & take breaks
🆘Learn CPR & water rescue
💯Swimming lessons? pgparks.com/activities-event…
#TuesdayTip #ElevatePrinceGeorges
ALT Graphic titled “Tuesday Tip: Pool Safety Starts with You!” featuring a child wearing goggles and floaties in a yellow duck swim ring in a pool, supervised by an adult nearby. Safety tips include supervising children, using properly fitted life jackets, never swimming alone, staying hydrated, following pool rules, and learning CPR. Prince George’s County branding appears throughout the graphic.
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🌿 El Green Festival del Condado de Prince George regresa el 10 de octubre de 2026 🌿
📍David C. Driskell Park, @HyattsvilleMD
⏰11 a. m. – 4 p. m.
Comida, música, exhibiciones, actividades para niños y más, incluyendo PAWCHELLA 🐾
mypgc.us/greenfestival
#GreenFestival
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