Post-Scoping Notice for a Regional Composting Facility and Recycling Infrastructure Manchester

Addresses of Possible Project Locations: 263 & 311 Olcott Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Municipality where proposed action might be located: Town of Manchester

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On May 20, 2025, the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed Regional Composting Facility and Recycling Infrastructure in the Environmental Monitor.
No comments were received during the public comment period.

The State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has determined to proceed with the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) for the Town of Manchester’s proposal to develop a regional composting facility and associated recycling infrastructure. 

Agency contact:
Name: Michael T. Looney
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 
Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127
Phone: 860-424-3530
E-Mail: Michael.Looney@ct.gov

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state Agency.
Name: Michael T. Looney
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127
E-Mail: Michael.Looney@ct.gov 

What Happens Next:
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will proceed with the preparation of an EIE for the Town of Manchester’s proposal to develop a regional composting facility and associated recycling infrastructure.  DEEP expects to complete an EIE by September 30, 2025.  A notice of the availability of the EIE will be published in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.