Sugarloaf Citizens Association

06/05/2026

Important: Join us at the upcoming Data Center hearing on June 16!

The County government is not sufficiently informed on how to craft a complete set of regulations to make sure that county residents' health and quality of life are placed ahead of data center interests. Two bills are before the County Council to require a moratorium (pause) on data center permitting...

06/04/2026

Sharing for those following the proposed data center development in Dickerson. This project could have significant implications for the surrounding community, including energy use, noise, air quality, and land-use impacts. We encourage residents to learn more and share their views with Montgomery County officials.

The County government is not sufficiently informed on how to craft a complete set of regulations to make sure that county residents' health and quality of life are placed ahead of data center interests. Two bills are before the County Council to require a moratorium (pause) on data center permitting...

04/27/2026

🌿 It’s almost here! Join us this Saturday for the 18th Annual Plant Swap 🌸

📅 Saturday, May 2 | 10–12
📍 Linden Farm, 20900 Martinsburg Road, Dickerson, MD

Bring plants to share, trade with fellow gardeners, and discover something new for your garden. Whether you have a lot to swap or just want to stop by, all are welcome.

Come connect, share, and grow 🌱

Rain or shine 🌦️
More info: https://tinyurl.com/SCAplantswap2026 and https://sugarloafcitizens.org/events

04/09/2026

🌿 The 18th Annual Plant Swap is back!

Join your friends and neighbors for a relaxed, welcoming morning of sharing plants, tips, and garden inspiration. Bring something to trade—or simply come and take something home. There’s always plenty to go around.

Let’s make sure there are no homeless plants 🌱

📍 Sugarloaf Barns at Linden Farm
🗓 Rain or shine
👥 Open to all

👉 https://tinyurl.com/SCAplantswap2026 🌿

03/27/2026

Montgomery County is at a crossroads on waste management.
A recent report shows our incinerator is leaking toxic chemicals into
MoCo air. Residents have an important role to play by staying
informed, asking questions, and learning how to engage
constructively in the process.

➡️ Learn more and sign up for updates:
https://sugarloafcitizens.org/signup

03/23/2026

For years, Montgomery County has relied on incineration to
handle most of its trash… it’s long been the backbone of our waste
system. Burning trash at this scale, with a known dioxin leak
produces air pollution and toxic ash at levels that endanger ours and
nearby communities, downwind residents, and communities that
receive the ash.

→ Learn more: http://bit.ly/4aITcBy

Updated March 1, 2026 Since this post was originally published, important new information has emerged regarding the potential health and environmental dangers of the Dickerson Incinerator. We encourage you to review the documents below and scroll down to read SCA’s position on Montgomery County, M

03/11/2026

Montgomery County uses incineration on a large scale. Now, a dioxin leak threatens ours, nearby and downwind communities. Learn how you can help shut the County incinerator down. https://sugarloafcitizens.org/signup

03/07/2026

It’s time to talk trash. Did you know that almost all of it is burned at the incinerator in Dickerson, MD? New information shows dioxin, a highly toxic chemical, has been leaking into our airshed. This is a serious public health concern. County leaders must act now to protect residents, disclose the full scope of the leak, and move away from this outdated incinerator. http://bit.ly/4aITcBy

Sugarloaf Citizens Association (SCA), a nonprofit founded in 1973, works to protect the Agricultural "Ag" Reserve — the 93,000 acres of northern and western Montgomery County, MD, zoned in the 1980s for farming, land conservation, open space, and rural life. SCA also advocates for sound en

03/05/2026

Did you know Montgomery County burns its trash? YUP. All of the County’s garbage is sent to the Dickerson Incinerator and new information shows it has been leaking dioxins, a highly toxic chemical, into the surrounding area. This is a serious public health concern and most people have never been told it’s happening. http://bit.ly/4aITcBy

02/20/2026

This is your chance to let your voice be heard about county solid waste plans to advance zero waste - recycling, composting, reuse, and waste reduction programs AND for us to shift away from burning our trash and food scraps--to waste management systems that are more environmentally responsible, better for our health and better for social justice!

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