Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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• Additional Municipal Recycling Resources

  Resources available for technical assistance, education and much more

• Trends in Recycling Collection Single Stream Main Page

  changing to a single stream system goes hand-in-hand with automated collection equipment, and larger (96 or 64 gallon) lidded containers on wheels.

• Tips on Waste Reduction and Reuse for Schools

  Any organization reviewing their waste management strategy should first consider ways to reduce waste and incorporate reusable products to achieve the maximum benefit to the environment.

• FAQs - Recycling Program

  Mandatory recycling has been in effect in Connecticut since 1991. What follows are some of the more common questions and answers about our state's recycling program and the laws that have been passed which clarify or expand it.

• Apartment, Condo, Multi-Family Recycling

  Multi-family properties, such as apartments and condos, tend to face more challenges than single family housing when organizing and implementing recycling programs.

• 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.

• Proper Use and Disposal of Treated Lumber

  Outdoor wood, used widely in home landscape projects, is protected from moisture, rot and insect damage with chemical preservatives (pesticides) to inhibit fungal decay and extend the life of the wood.

• School and Institution Recycling Main Page

  A gateway to information on school and institution recycling resources.

• Separating Recyclables from the Waste Stream

  Designated recyclable items must be separated from other solid waste and cannot be collected together with trash in the same collection container.

• Litter

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

• Coliseums, Arenas, Large Venues

  Opportunities for recycling in public places vary depending on the type of venue.

• Small Business Recycling

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

• 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.

• 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.

• COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak and Bottle Bill Beverage Container Redemption

  COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak and Bottle Bill Beverage Container Redemption