All of our facilities, including gate access, will be closed on Easter Sunday, March 5. Regular operating hours will resume on 5/6/26.
Sustainability
At Security Public Storage, we take practical steps to reduce our environmental impact where it makes sense. Our focus is on efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible facility operations. We prioritize improvements that support long-term sustainability while maintaining safety, reliability, and service for our customers.
Green Initiatives at Security Public Storage
Sustainable Building Features at Select Locations
Some facilities include sustainability-focused building features as part of their design. These features vary by location and are not present at all facilities.
Energy-efficient building systems at select locations
Design elements that support insulation and stormwater management
Living Roof at Our Bethesda Facility
At Security Public Storage in Bethesda, our building features a flourishing living roof designed to support sustainability and environmental responsibility. The roof was originally installed to help meet Montgomery County greenspace requirements during construction of the 5223 building, but it has grown into something much more meaningful.
Under dedicated stewardship, the living roof is carefully maintained with proper irrigation and seasonal care to ensure it continues to thrive. Today, it is filled with native plantings and wildflowers that enhance insulation, support stormwater management, and promote local biodiversity.
This living roof reflects our long-term commitment to reducing our carbon footprint while building responsibly within the Bethesda community.
Energy-Efficient Lighting
Many of our facilities have upgraded exterior and interior lighting to energy-efficient LED fixtures. These upgrades help reduce energy use while maintaining visibility and security across our properties.
Uses less electricity than traditional fluorescent lighting
Longer bulb lifespan reduces replacement frequency
Helps lower overall energy consumption
Water Conservation and Landscaping
At select locations, water-conscious landscaping and retention ponds are used to help manage stormwater and reduce unnecessary water use.
Retention ponds help manage runoff and sediment
Drought-tolerant plants reduce irrigation needs
Landscaping is designed with long-term conservation in mind
These practices help conserve water while keeping our facilities clean and well maintained.
Metal Door Recycling
Many of our facilities have upgraded exterior and interior lighting to energy-efficient LED fixtures. These upgrades help reduce energy use while maintaining visibility and security across our properties.
Uses less electricity than traditional fluorescent lighting
Longer bulb lifespan reduces replacement frequency
Helps lower overall energy consumption
Paperless Billing and Digital Contracts
We offer paperless billing and digital storage contracts to reduce paper use and streamline account management.
Online contract signing
Digital billing and payment options
Reduced printing and mailing
Customers can manage their accounts online, making the rental process more convenient while reducing physical waste.
A Practical Approach to Sustainability
We continue to review our operations to identify opportunities for improvement while maintaining safety, service, and reliability. Our approach to sustainability is focused on making thoughtful, realistic choices that benefit our customers, our communities, and the environment over time.
Sustainability features and practices vary by location. Not all features described above are available at every Security Public Storage facility.