Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Sustainable Materials Management Grant Program

Grant funds available to help municipalities and regional waste authorities initiate and scale up Unit-Based Pricing and/ or food scraps collection programs, pursuant to Public Acts, Spec. Sess., June 2021, No. 21-2, § 308. Grant amounts vary based on scope and expected outcome of the project.  Projects are selected by DEEP in alignment with goals of the Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy and the CT Coalition for Sustainable Materials Management

 

Application Submission

Download the Phase 2 Application

 

Application Deadline

Phase 2 application accepted from eligible applicants that were invited to move to Phase 2. Open January 25, 2022 – May 9, 2022. Applications reviewed and awarded on a first-come first-served basis for as long as funds are available.  DEEP reserves the right to extend the deadline and/or consider late applications.

 

Associated Documents and Websites

Municipal and Regional Grants and Technical Assistance

Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy

CT Coalition for Sustainable Materials Management

 
Contact

DEEP.RecyclingProgram@ct.gov

 

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