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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  • Zero Waste

    Zero Waste is a philosophy and a design principle for the 21st Century. It includes 'recycling' but goes beyond recycling by taking a 'whole system' approach to the vast flow of resources and waste through human society.

  • Solid Waste & Recycling Data

    state law and regulation require solid waste and recycling data to be submitted to the Connecticut DEEP by municipalities and by permitted solid waste facilities.

  • Solid Waste & Recycling Reporting Forms

    Information regarding the origin, types, amounts, and destinations of Connecticut solid waste disposed and recycled is essential for state and local solid waste planning, assessment, and compliance assurance.

  • Recycling Rechargeable Batteries

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

  • Reuse Main Page

    REUSE is any activity that lengthens the life of an item, such as using a washable mug instead of a disposable one.

  • Connecticut's Electronic Recycling Law

    In July of 2007, the State of Connecticut was one of the first in a growing list of states that adopted an Electronics Recycling Law concerning the recycling of household electronic waste (e-waste).

  • Bottle Bill Legislation

    Summary of Connecticut's Bottle Bill laws

  • Bottle Bill FAQ

    Connecticut is one of 11 states in the U.S. that are "bottle bill" states.

  • Connecticut Redemption Centers

    Redemption Centers are private businesses that work with distributors of carbonated beverages to redeem bottles and cans with a deposit value.

  • E-Waste Home

    From the mining of the raw materials to the recycling or disposal of our electronic products, electronics have a significant impact on the environment. By considering the environment when you purchase, use and dispose of a computer, television, or other electronic device, you can conserve energy, help the environment and save money.

  • 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.

  • CT Electronic Recycling Law, FAQs

    E-Waste Frequently Asked Questions

  • Your Home Landscape

    Your home landscape can be built green too. A well-designed yard needs less water and maintenance which saves money.

  • Managing Residential Construction Waste

    In Connecticut, the easiest and most common way to manage construction waste is to commingle most waste into one roll-off where it is taken by the hauler to a materials recovery facility or transfer station.

  • Save Money and Reduce Trash

    SMART, also known as Unit Based Pricing (UBP) or Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT), is a method of charging for trash disposal based on the amount disposed.

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