Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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• Corrugated Cardboard

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

• 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.

• CT Electronic Recycling Law, FAQs

  E-Waste Frequently Asked Questions

• Municipal Solid Waste Survey

  Full cost accounting (FCA) is simply an accounting method to describe the total actual costs of solid waste management.

• 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!

• 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.

• PA 10-87

  An Act Concerning Private and Municipal Recycling, Zoning Ordinances and Solid Waste Collection Contracts

• Indoor Environmental Quality

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

• School Recycling and Organics Management

  All schools in Connecticut are required by state law to recycle mandated items.

• Recycling and Disposal of Scrap Tires

  Since State statute defines tires as a "special waste" as opposed to municipal solid waste (MSW) they require special handling.

• 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.

• 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

• Event Recycling Main Page

  A gateway page to more information on event recycling.

• Connecticut Recycles Day, November 15

  Connecticut Recycles Day is a recycling awareness day that takes place on November 15th each year.

• Recycling for the Hospitality Industry

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