Students celebrate Earth Day with tree planting

More than 200 students from Anne Arundel County Public Schools participated in this Earth Day event to complete a stream restoration. Take a look at the process of turning a eroded stream into a renewed ecosystem that filters pollutants before they reach the Chesapeake Bay.

Take the 50/50 challenge

About half of the trash that goes into the county's landfill is paper. Find out what items are commonly left out of our curbside recycling, and help the push to increase our recycling rate to 50 percent.

Southern High School student Latisha Russell got a chance to spent the day with Department of Public Works Director Ron Bowen. Take a look at what she learned.

Anne Arundel County is committed to increasing residential and commercial recycling. Take a look at this interview between County Executive John Leopold and former Recycling Manager Tracie Reynolds.

Anne Arundel County residents already recycle, but we can do better. Take a look at our new commercial encouraging everyone to "Recycle. More. Often."

Inside Recycling

Inside the recycling process

Anne Arundel County is committed to using the latest technology to increase recycling. Take a look inside the process of separating and recycling household items.

Inmates labor ... and recycle

Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold has expanded the inmate litter pickup program to weekends and mandated removal of illegal signs on roadways. Take a look at how the program is working.

What Happens When You Flush?

This video examines the wastewater treatment process in Anne Arundel County, where plants meet or exceed standards for pollutant removal. Take a look at how it works, and how you can contribute to a healthy environment.

Whenever severe weather attacks, Anne Arundel County has a rapid response system to keep you moving. Take a look at how we respond and how you can contact us if there is a problem.

A lot of preparation goes into getting County forces ready for snow and ice. Take a look at how we prepare the fleet and news from the Bureau of Highways about responding to winter weather.

Road resurfacing is a simple process that leads to lots of confusion by residents who think they are getting a gravel road. Take a look at a step-by-step review of the process that turns your failing road into a smooth new product.

County Executive John R. Leopold has set high goals for the County's recycling program. Take a look at the news conference held to announce a new recycling campaign, and remember to "Recycle. More. Often."

Employee Spotlight

Meet Walter Schultheis III, a 14-year veteran of Anne Arundel County snow removal. Take a look at what it takes for a snow plow to win "Best in Fleet."