Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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• 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.

• 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.

• Solid Waste & Recycling Hauler Resources

  resources for the hauler community that can be used to better understand Connecticut’s general and hauler/collector-specific recycling requirements, including hauler reporting forms, sample letters, links to other best practices and technical assistance resources.

• Business Recycling Assistance

  It is the law in Connecticut that everyone, even businesses, recycle certain materials.

• Recycling Regulations and Statutes

  The State of Connecticut has had mandatory recycling for a number of items in effect since January 1, 1991.

• 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.

• Bottle Bill Legislation

  Summary of Connecticut's Bottle Bill laws

• E-Waste Regulations External Advisory Group

  The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (Department) formed an external workgroup to provide advice and guidance to the Department in developing regulations to implement Connecticut’s E-waste recycling law.

• Single Stream FAQ

  What is single stream recycling? Frequently asked questions and answers

• Waste Paper Processors

  Waste paper is traded on a world wide commodity basis through a network of brokers and exporters.

• Recycling Main Page - Formerly General Information on Recycling in Connecticut

  Recycling is the process of creating new products from used materials.

• Additional Municipal Recycling Resources

  Resources available for technical assistance, education and much more

• Fairs, Festivals & Outdoor Events

  Connecticut is home to many fairs, festivals and other outdoor events. Waste reduction, reuse and recycling are just as important to practice when you are enjoying these venues as they are at home or at work.

• Mattress Recycling

  Mattresses and box springs become problematic once they reach the end of their useful life. Since they are bulky and hard to move, disposal is difficult and increasingly expensive for municipalities.