Prince George’s County has been honored with the Organics Diversion Program of the Year award from the United States Composting Council at its annual conference and trade show, COMPOST2024.
Jessica Moore, manager of the Recycling Section, accepted the award on behalf of the Department of the Environment (DOE) in Daytona Beach, Florida. The USCC is a national organization dedicated to advancing composting and organic recycling.
Their annual awards recognize outstanding achievements in waste diversion, composting, and soil health across the country.
“This award is a testament to the dedication of our residents and community partners,” said Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. “Through innovative programs and collaborative efforts, we are Prince George’s Proud to create a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future.”
The program, PGC Composts, serves over 172,816 households. In 2019, DOE was awarded Compost Facility of the Year, Large Scale, by the USSC.
“Composting is a critical factor in the county’s fight against climate change,” said Andrea Crooms, director of the DOE. “Reducing gashouse emissions and keeping methane-emitting materials out of the landfill is beneficial in our efforts to mitigate climate change.”
For more information on the expanded curbside composting program, PGC Composts, go to mypgc.us/compost.