Media Advisory
Montgomery County to Honor Recipients of 26th Annual Recycling Achievement Awards on Tuesday, May 20, in Rockville
For Immediate Release: Friday, May 16, 2025
Montgomery County Chief Administrative Officer Richard Madaleno will join staff from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to recognize leaders in recycling at the 26th Annual Recycling Achievement Awards from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Rockville.
The awards are a key part of Montgomery County’s Recycling Awareness Week and will recognize individuals, multi-family properties, businesses, organizations and government facilities for outstanding achievements in waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
Recycling Awareness Week, May 19-23, highlights the community’s efforts in waste reduction, reuse and recycling, and recognizes outstanding contributions that support the County’s goal of achieving zero waste.
WHAT: Montgomery County’s 26th Annual Recycling Achievement Awards
WHEN: Tuesday, May 20. 11:30 a.m.– 2 p.m.
WHERE: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road in Rockville. WHO:
- Montgomery County Chief Administrative Officer Richard Madaleno
- DEP Waste Reduction and Recycling Section Chief Eileen Kao
- Recipients of the 26th Annual Recycling Achievement Awards
Visit DEP's Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling programs webpage for more information.
PHOTO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: There will be opportunities to interview the awardees before or after the event.
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Media Contact: Cindy Peña 202-875-1563