Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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• Collection Locations for Residential Electronics

  specific information on where you can recycle your electronics

• 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.

• Buy Recycled Products

  Recycling does not end once you have dropped off your cans, bottles and newspapers at the curb or nearest recycling center. This is just the first step!

• Corrugated Cardboard

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

• Indoor Environmental Quality

  In many homes, the indoor air is often more polluted than the outdoor air.

• Single Stream FAQ

  What is single stream recycling? Frequently asked questions and answers

• State Agency Recycling Reporting Forms

  each state agency having care, control, and supervision of state property, including the Judicial Department and the Joint Committee on Legislative Management of the General Assembly is required to have a recycling plan in place and annually submit to DEEP and the General Assembly Environment Committee a report, on a form prescribed by DEEP, on implementation of the recycling plan.

• Event Recycling Main Page

  A gateway page to more information on event recycling.

• Green Reading & Media List

  This list of "green reading" books and other media may help assist you in greening your daily habits and leading a more sustainable lifestyle

• Recycling for the Hospitality Industry

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

• Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Facilities

  The following businesses have indicated that they accept fluorescent lamps for recycling. Contact the facility for the types of lamps they accept and the conditions for delivery.

• Climate Change and Waste

  Climate change and waste management options

• Local Management of C&D

  Local ordinances create incentives and encourage recycling of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, which can improve a community’s overall recycling rate.

• Using Social Media to Promote Recycling

  Federal, state and local government agencies are discovering that social media is increasingly becoming an important method to connect with new audiences and can be worthwhile for sharing information for specific programs.

• Bottle Bill Stakeholder Process

  Bottle Bill Advisory Group and other information related to Public Act 21-58, which amended Connecticut's Bottle Bill.