Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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  • Green Building-FAQ

    Green building encourages home purchases of existing structures which are convenient to public transportation, work, shopping, and other services.

  • Your Green Home

    A house that incorporates green building principles is said to be "built green".

  • Green Building

    Green buildings are part of the larger practice of smart growth, also known as sustainable design and development, thatoutline of a house in green advocates that the use of natural resources by this generation shall not diminish the capacity of the environment to provide for successive generations.

  • 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.

  • Litter

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

  • 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.

  • Textiles Reuse & Recycling

    Besides clothing, such as shirts, pants, dresses and shorts – textiles include bedding, backpacks, curtains, towels, stuffed animals, gloves, belts, ties, purses, handbags, shoes, slippers, undergarments and even holey socks!

  • Collection Locations for Residential Electronics

    specific information on where you can recycle your electronics

  • COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak

    DEEP is committed to ensuring the health and safety of Connecticut’s citizens during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

  • Small Business Recycling

    State recycling requirements apply to everyone in Connecticut, including the small business owner.

  • 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.

  • State Agency Recycling Reporting Forms

    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.

  • Municipal Solid Waste Survey

    Full cost accounting (FCA) is simply an accounting method to describe the total actual costs of solid waste management.

  • PA 10-87

    An Act Concerning Private and Municipal Recycling, Zoning Ordinances and Solid Waste Collection Contracts

  • Green Reading & Media List

    This list of "green reading" books and other media may help assist you in greening your daily habits and leading a more sustainable lifestyle

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