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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.
Full cost accounting (FCA) is simply an accounting method to describe the total actual costs of solid waste management.
An Act Concerning Private and Municipal Recycling, Zoning Ordinances and Solid Waste Collection Contracts
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.
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.
Expanding Your School Recycling Program
Once your school or school district has established a successful recycling and waste reduction program for state and locally mandated items, you should consider expanding your efforts to include other categories of waste found in your school’s waste stream.
Going Beyond the 3R's at Your School
Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling are just one aspect of an environmentally conscious school.
Climate change and waste management options
Additional Municipal Recycling Resources
Resources available for technical assistance, education and much more
Archived Municipal Recycling Coordinators E-News and Webinars
Archived e-newsletters and webinars are topical, and provide resources and information of interest to local municipalities.