Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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  • Proper Use and Disposal of Treated Lumber

    Outdoor wood, used widely in home landscape projects, is protected from moisture, rot and insect damage with chemical preservatives (pesticides) to inhibit fungal decay and extend the life of the wood.

  • Municipal Recycling Honor Roll

    In 2002, in an effort to honor those Connecticut municipalities with outstanding recycling/source reduction programs, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection started the CT Municipal Recycling Honor Roll.

  • Textiles Reuse & Recycling

    Besides clothing, such as shirts, pants, dresses and shorts – textiles include bedding, backpacks, curtains, towels, stuffed animals, gloves, belts, ties, purses, handbags, shoes, slippers, undergarments and even holey socks!

  • COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak

    DEEP is committed to ensuring the health and safety of Connecticut’s citizens during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

  • Small Business Recycling

    State recycling requirements apply to everyone in Connecticut, including the small business owner.

  • Recycling and Disposal of Scrap Tires

    Since State statute defines tires as a "special waste" as opposed to municipal solid waste (MSW) they require special handling.

  • State Agency Recycling Reporting Forms

    each state agency having care, control, and supervision of state property, including the Judicial Department and the Joint Committee on Legislative Management of the General Assembly is required to have a recycling plan in place and annually submit to DEEP and the General Assembly Environment Committee a report, on a form prescribed by DEEP, on implementation of the recycling plan.

  • Municipal Solid Waste Survey

    Full cost accounting (FCA) is simply an accounting method to describe the total actual costs of solid waste management.

  • PA 10-87

    An Act Concerning Private and Municipal Recycling, Zoning Ordinances and Solid Waste Collection Contracts

  • Green Reading & Media List

    This list of "green reading" books and other media may help assist you in greening your daily habits and leading a more sustainable lifestyle

  • Resource Management Contracting

    Resource management (RM) contracting is a partnership between the contracting organization and service provider where both entities benefit from performance based financial incentives to maximizing recycling and waste reduction and save businesses money.

  • Event Recycling Main Page

    A gateway page to more information on event recycling.

  • Connecticut Recycles Day, November 15

    Connecticut Recycles Day is a recycling awareness day that takes place on November 15th each year.

  • Fairs, Festivals & Outdoor Events

    Connecticut is home to many fairs, festivals and other outdoor events. Waste reduction, reuse and recycling are just as important to practice when you are enjoying these venues as they are at home or at work.

  • Reduce/Reuse/Recycle Main Page

    Information about how Connecticut manages its waste and how to help us move toward our vision for even more waste reduction, reuse and recycling.

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