Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
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Climate change and waste management options
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Every CT resident is required by state law to recycle and each town is required to provide recycling options to their residents
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Old corrugated cardboard (OCC) represents a significant percentage of the commercial solid waste stream.
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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.
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Glass Recycling Markets Fact Sheet
these markets accept only color separated container glass; some accept the different colored container glass commingled.
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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!
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Propane-fueled gas grills are being sold at a record pace for outdoor home cooking. Sales have out-paced charcoal, electric, and natural gas combined.
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It is the law in Connecticut that everyone, even businesses, recycle certain materials.
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Separating Recyclables from the Waste Stream
Designated recyclable items must be separated from other solid waste and cannot be collected together with trash in the same collection container.
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Additional Municipal Recycling Resources
Resources available for technical assistance, education and much more
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Archived Municipal Recycling Coordinators E-News and Webinars
Archived e-newsletters and webinars are topical, and provide resources and information of interest to local municipalities.
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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.
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Guidance for municipalities to meet their obligations under the residential E-Waste Recycling Law
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In many homes, the indoor air is often more polluted than the outdoor air.