Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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• 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.

• 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.

• CT State Agency Recycling Main Page

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

• Recycling It's the Law

  The State of Connecticut mandates recycling for many different items, this law applies to everyone.

• Municipal Annual Recycling Reports

  each municipality must provide the DEEP an annual recycling report.

• Collection Locations for Residential Electronics

  specific information on where you can recycle your electronics

• Bottle Bill Legislation

  Summary of Connecticut's Bottle Bill laws

• Climate Change and Waste

  Climate change and waste management options

• School Recycling and Organics Management

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

• Local Municipal Recycling Coordinators

  Every CT Municipality is required to designate a local recycling coordinator

• 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.

• Connecticut's Electronic Recycling Law

  In July of 2007, the State of Connecticut was one of the first in a growing list of states that adopted an Electronics Recycling Law concerning the recycling of household electronic waste (e-waste).