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. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

State Agency Annual Recycling Reports

Recycling is required at all state offices and facilities, not only because it is the law, but because it is an environmentally preferable way to manage our waste. State employees and state agencies need to lead by setting an example for other businesses and residents of Connecticut.

State Agencies Recycling Reporting Requirement:

Pursuant to Section 4b-15(b) of the CGS, 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. The report must provide information deemed necessary by the DEEP.

State Agency Recycling Reporting Forms:

If you can track the actual tonnage of materials recycled, use the State Agencies Recycling Form Regular Version (PDF)   (Word Fillable)

If you cannot track the actual tonnage of materials recycled, use the State Agencies Recycling Form Alternative Version  (PDF)  (Word Fillable)

If you have any questions about recycling, the reporting forms, or if you need recycling technical assistance please contact Peter Brunelli at the DEEP Office of Source Reduction and Recycling at (860) 424-3536.

Content Last Updated February 2020