Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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  • School Recycling Reminder

    Recycling in CT is mandatory for everyone

  • 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.

  • School and Institution Recycling Main Page

    A gateway to information on school and institution recycling resources.

  • Glossary of Recycling & Solid Waste Terms

  • Recycling Means Jobs

    What does recycling mean for the materials economy in Connecticut? It means jobs!

  • 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.

  • Your Home Landscape

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

  • Litter

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

  • Your Green Home

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

  • 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.

  • Municipal E-Waste Guidance

    Guidance for municipalities to meet their obligations under the residential E-Waste Recycling Law

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Requirements for Manufacturers

    Who is a Manufacturer? The law is very specific in its definition of "manufacturer".

  • Coliseums, Arenas, Large Venues

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