Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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• Reduce/Reuse/Recycle at Home

  Every CT resident is required by state law to recycle and each town is required to provide recycling options to their residents

• Coliseums, Arenas, Large Venues

  Opportunities for recycling in public places vary depending on the type of venue.

• Connecticut Redemption Centers

  Redemption Centers are private businesses that work with distributors of carbonated beverages to redeem bottles and cans with a deposit value.

• Connecticut's Electronic Recycling Law

  In July of 2007, the State of Connecticut was one of the first in a growing list of states that adopted an Electronics Recycling Law concerning the recycling of household electronic waste (e-waste).

• Requirements for E-Waste Recyclers

  Certain manufacturers of electronics are required to register with CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and pay certain fees.

• Recycling Propane Grill Tanks

  Propane-fueled gas grills are being sold at a record pace for outdoor home cooking. Sales have out-paced charcoal, electric, and natural gas combined.

• Solid Waste & Recycling Hauler Resources

  resources for the hauler community that can be used to better understand Connecticut’s general and hauler/collector-specific recycling requirements, including hauler reporting forms, sample letters, links to other best practices and technical assistance resources.

• Business Recycling Assistance

  It is the law in Connecticut that everyone, even businesses, recycle certain materials.

• Recycling Regulations and Statutes

  The State of Connecticut has had mandatory recycling for a number of items in effect since January 1, 1991.

• Litter

  Litter, whether intentional or unintentional is a form of pollution resulting from improperly handled waste.

• Municipal and Regional Grants and Technical Assistance

  The Sustainable Materials Management program at DEEP is committed to providing technical assistance and support to municipalities and regions on reducing waste, saving money, and increasing recycling.

• Bottle Bill Legislation

  Summary of Connecticut's Bottle Bill laws

• E-Waste Regulations External Advisory Group

  The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (Department) formed an external workgroup to provide advice and guidance to the Department in developing regulations to implement Connecticut’s E-waste recycling law.

• Single Stream FAQ

  What is single stream recycling? Frequently asked questions and answers

• Waste Paper Processors

  Waste paper is traded on a world wide commodity basis through a network of brokers and exporters.