The School Energy and Recycling Team (SERT) program provides essential resources to staff and students across Montgomery County Public Schools, fostering a culture of environmental conservation. The program's special focus is energy efficiency and participation in recycling. Classroom activities, educational resources, and various contests provide our students with rich and rewarding experiences in environmental stewardship.

Use light switch covers as conservation reminders

October is Energy Action Month. Looking for ideas to celebrate?  To check out the all the great tabling events, games, and presentations for students, teachers, Green Teams, and PTAs, click here.

Delamping is one strategy to reduce electricity consumption, when appropriate. Read our Best Practices to identify spaces you could delamp and the recommended light levels that must be maintained. Light meters are available for loan to school-based Sustainability teams by emailing Sustainability@mcpsmd.org.

Find your school's pickup schedule

Order recycling supplies via Maximo

Mixed paper and commingled recycling in MCPS

Lamps Recycling

Ink & Toner Cartridge Recycling

Did you know MCPS recycles more than 20 different items?

What's your school's quarterly energy usage?

Get your school's recycling report

Anything that isn't recycled is solid waste

Review SERT's Performance Measures