Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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• School Recycling Reminder

  Recycling in CT is mandatory for everyone

• 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.

• Solid Waste and Recycling Data

  state law and regulation require solid waste and recycling data to be submitted to the Connecticut DEEP by municipalities and by permitted solid waste facilities.

• 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 Manufacturers

  Who is a Manufacturer? The law is very specific in its definition of "manufacturer".

• Connecticut Redemption Centers

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Recycling... It's the Law!

  The State of Connecticut mandates recycling for many different items, this law applies to everyone.

• Managing Household Batteries

  general information on the chemistry and disposal options for household batteries.

• Local Municipal Recycling Coordinators

  Every CT Municipality is required to designate a local recycling coordinator

• Recycling Rechargeable Batteries

  Some batteries can be recharged by reversing the chemical reaction that takes place when the battery is being used.