Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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• Waste Reduction Main Page

• Glossary of Recycling & Solid Waste Terms

• Event Recycling Resources

• Recycling Main Page - Formerly General Information on Recycling in Connecticut

  Recycling is the process of creating new products from used materials.

• Requirements for E-Waste Recyclers

  Certain manufacturers of electronics are required to register with CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and pay certain fees.

• Municipal E-Waste Guidance

  Guidance for municipalities to meet their obligations under the residential E-Waste Recycling Law

• Solid Waste & Recycling Reporting Forms

  Information regarding the origin, types, amounts, and destinations of Connecticut solid waste disposed and recycled is essential for state and local solid waste planning, assessment, and compliance assurance.

• Bottle Bill FAQ

  Connecticut is one of 11 states in the U.S. that are "bottle bill" states.

• Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program

• Creating a Connecticut Food Waste Prevention and Food Recovery Roadmap

  DEEP is creating a Connecticut roadmap for food waste prevention and food recovery with assistance from an Environmental Defense Fund/ReFED Climate Fellow.

• Requirements for Manufacturers

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

• Municipal and Regional Grants and Technical Assistance

  The Sustainable Materials Management program at DEEP is committed to providing technical assistance and support to municipalities and regions on reducing waste, saving money, and increasing recycling.

• Connecticut Redemption Centers

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

• Solid Waste & 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.

• Litter

  Litter, whether intentional or unintentional is a form of pollution resulting from improperly handled waste.