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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  • Designing for Recycling in Schools.

    Planning for everyday waste recycling is an integral component of Building Operations Resource Management which in turn, is a larger part of sustainable and high performance building design, which effectively promotes ongoing resource conservation.

  • School and Institution Recycling Main Page

    A gateway to information on school and institution recycling resources.

  • College and University Recycling

    Because of their educational mission, large student populations, high community visibility, and active involvement in research, development, and new technology, Connecticut’s universities and colleges have the potential to become waste reduction and recycling models for other institutional waste generators in the state.

  • School Recycling Reminder

    Recycling in CT is mandatory for everyone

  • 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.

  • Getting Started

    Setting up a recycling program at your school

  • Sample Recycling Enforcement Letters

    the Department provide sample enforcement letters that they may use as a format for notifying local businesses, haulers, schools and landlords/managers of multi-family apartments and condominiums of recycling violations

  • CT State Agency Recycling Main Page

    Everyone in Connecticut, including State Agencies, are required to recycle.

  • 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.

  • Single Stream FAQ

    What is single stream recycling? Frequently asked questions and answers

  • Single Stream Public Education

    Implementing any new changes in a recycling program or system, requires strong public education with consistent messaging to ensure residents understand the proposed changes in the recycling program. Single Stream education is no exception.

  • Asphalt Shingles

    We generate an estimated 2800 tons of asphalt shingle scrap annually; ARS is easy to separate from other construction and demolition materials for recycling;

  • Additional C&D Resources

    Resources for C&D management options

  • Deconstruction

    Deconstruction focuses on giving the materials within a building a “new life” once the building as a whole can no longer be used as a safe viable structure.

  • C&D Waste Management Plans

    Waste Management Plans for construction, renovation and demolition projects are part of a growing movement to better manage materials and create sustainable communities.

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