Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Sample Recycling Enforcement Letters

Letter in Envelope

Over the years, municipalities have requested that 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. The following templates are offered as models, which may be modified accordingly to the particular violation and/or situation. For additional DEEP enforcement assistance, please contact 860-424-3023

Business Enforcement Letter  (Word document)

Hauler Enforcement Letter  (Word document)

School Enforcement Letter  (Word document)

Apartment-Condo Enforcement Letter  (Word document)

Reduce/Reuse/Recycle

Content Last Updated February 2020