Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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• 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.

• Corrugated Cardboard

  Old corrugated cardboard (OCC) represents a significant percentage of the commercial solid waste stream.

• 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.

• Recycling Regulations and Statutes

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

• 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.

• Recycling Laws - Annotated List

  The following tables present an annotated list of the current Connecticut General Statutes (laws) pertaining to recycling.

• 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.

• 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.

• Recycling Program Resources

  DEEP’s Recycling and Pollution Prevention programs offer materials on-line that can be printed directly and used for your own promotional recycling events.

• Recycling Collection Systems

  it is important to periodically reassess your community’s recyclables collection system to determine if it’s the most cost-effective and efficient program you can offer taxpayers.

• Recycling for the Hospitality Industry

  All retail and commercial establishments, including restaurants and inns must have a recycling program in place.

• Connecticut Redemption Centers

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

• Collection Containers

  Recycling bins for special events, concerts, fairs, and festivals are now available to Connecticut communities through the Special Events Recycling Bin Loan Program.

• 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