Going Fishing?
MDE monitors concentrations of contaminants found in recreationally caught fish and issues recommendations to inform the public. These recommendations focus on sensitive populations such as women and children and can help you decide where to fish, what fish to eat, and how many meals to eat. The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has both regulatory measures and guidance regarding acceptable levels of contaminants in commercially caught fish. For more information, click here.
Going to the Beach?
Make sure your beach is healthy and safe. Through the Healthy Beaches Program, MDE and county health departments monitor Maryland’s beaches and post notices when they may be unsafe for swimming and other recreational activities. Click here to check the status of your beach and for more information to learn about ways to keep your beach healthy, visit
Taking a Road Trip?
You may be able to save money and reduce your emissions. Warmer temperatures can result in high ozone levels and poor air quality. A main contributor to poor air quality is vehicle-generated emissions. Click here to read tips on how you can reduce vehicle emissions and save money.
Is Your Car Properly Maintained? Find Out at a Free Car Care Clinic
MDE’s Car Care Clinics are coming to the Baltimore and Washington Metropolitan Areas! Proper car maintenance helps cars run more efficiently, saves gas, and improves air quality. Find information on dates and locations of these clinics here.
Want to Save Money on Energy at Home?
Energy efficiency can greatly reduce utility bills and help the State accomplish its air quality and climate protection goals. Click here to learn about steps you can take in your own home to conserve energy.
Spring Cleaning?
MDE has tips on recycling and disposing of hazardous waste.
Recycle old electronics. Many counties now have permanent electronics recycling drop-off locations. For a list of locations click here.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) help reduce energy use, which benefits air and water quality and addresses climate change.
Click here to learn which Counties accept CFLs for recycling.
Many Counties accept household hazardous waste twice a year, usually in the spring and fall. Household hazardous waste may include: agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, paint, pesticides, and preservatives.
Click here to see when your County has a collection event.
Click here for specific details on County recycling programs.
The Maryland Recycling Directory locates markets for batteries, motor oil, aluminum, wood, textiles, fluorescent lights and much more.
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