Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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• Glossary of Recycling & Solid Waste Terms

• Municipal E-Waste Guidance

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

• Connecticut Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling Data

  Annual solid waste disposal and diversion data reports aggregated using tonnages reported by solid waste facilities and municipalities

• Event Recycling Resources

• 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.

• Recycling Rechargeable Batteries

  Some batteries can be recharged by reversing the chemical reaction that takes place when the battery is being used.

• Recycling and Disposal of Scrap Tires

  Since State statute defines tires as a "special waste" as opposed to municipal solid waste (MSW) they require special handling.

• Recycling Propane Grill Tanks

  Propane-fueled gas grills are being sold at a record pace for outdoor home cooking. Sales have out-paced charcoal, electric, and natural gas combined.

• Recycling... It's the Law!

  The State of Connecticut mandates recycling for many different items, this law applies to everyone.

• Managing Household Batteries

  general information on the chemistry and disposal options for household batteries.

• Local Municipal Recycling Coordinators

  Every CT Municipality is required to designate a local recycling coordinator

• Recycling Means Jobs

  What does recycling mean for the materials economy in Connecticut? It means jobs!

• Reduce/Reuse/Recycle at Home

  Every CT resident is required by state law to recycle and each town is required to provide recycling options to their residents

• Additional C&D Resources

  Resources for C&D management options