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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.
Triennial Review Process for Water Quality Standards
Explanation of the Triennial Review Process for the Connecticut Water Quality Standards.
Office Food Scrap Composting at DEEP
Information about composting of food scraps at DEEP Headquarters.
COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak and Bottle Bill Beverage Container Redemption
COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak and Bottle Bill Beverage Container Redemption
Batteries - Recycling and Disposal Options
Household batteries - recycling and disposal options
general information on the chemistry and disposal options for household batteries.
Recycling Rechargeable Batteries
Some batteries can be recharged by reversing the chemical reaction that takes place when the battery is being used.
Your home landscape can be built green too. A well-designed yard needs less water and maintenance which saves money.
SMART, also known as Unit Based Pricing (UBP) or Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT), is a method of charging for trash disposal based on the amount disposed.
School and Institution Recycling Main Page
A gateway to information on school and institution recycling resources.
College and University Recycling
Because of their educational mission, large student populations, high community visibility, and active involvement in research, development, and new technology, Connecticut’s universities and colleges have the potential to become waste reduction and recycling models for other institutional waste generators in the state.
Tips on Waste Reduction and Reuse for Schools
Any organization reviewing their waste management strategy should first consider ways to reduce waste and incorporate reusable products to achieve the maximum benefit to the environment.
Setting up a recycling program at your school
Sample Recycling Enforcement Letters
the Department provide sample enforcement letters that they may use as a format for notifying local businesses, haulers, schools and landlords/managers of multi-family apartments and condominiums of recycling violations
Single Stream Public Education
Implementing any new changes in a recycling program or system, requires strong public education with consistent messaging to ensure residents understand the proposed changes in the recycling program. Single Stream education is no exception.
Climate Change
Addressing climate change presents residents, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities a chance to create, evolve, and maintain a sustainable environment, a robust economy, and a higher quality of life today and tomorrow.
Recycling
Connecticut disposes of 2.4 million tons of trash annually, an estimated 1,370 pounds of trash per person per year. That's too much! Learn more about how we manage our waste and how to help us move toward more waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
DEEP Programs & Services
DEEP conserves, improves and protects Connecticut's natural resources and the environment, and makes cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available to people and businesses. Find DEEP's programs and services here.