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

Recycling Resources for Connecticut State Agencies

 
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"The only way I know how to lead is by example."  ~ Don Shula

Everyone in Connecticut, including State Agencies, are required to recycle. Our State's Solid Waste Management Plan (updated in 2016 as the State's Comprehensive Material Management Strategy) calls for reducing, reusing and recycling 60% of our waste stream by 2024. We can only reach that goal if all of us, including State Agencies, do our part.
 
Visit RecycleCT to learn What's In and What's Out!  
State Agencies can lead by example by recycling the mandatory items and beyond. We have many ideas to help you improve your recycling program, get your employees involved, and save money on disposal costs and more.

 

Content Last Update December 2019