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CT Electronic Recycling Law, FAQs
E-Waste Frequently Asked Questions
E-Waste Regulations External Advisory Group
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (Department) formed an external workgroup to provide advice and guidance to the Department in developing regulations to implement Connecticut’s E-waste recycling law.
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).
From the mining of the raw materials to the recycling or disposal of our electronic products, electronics have a significant impact on the environment. By considering the environment when you purchase, use and dispose of a computer, television, or other electronic device, you can conserve energy, help the environment and save money.
Guidance for municipalities to meet their obligations under the residential E-Waste Recycling Law
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.
Requirements for Manufacturers
Who is a Manufacturer? The law is very specific in its definition of "manufacturer".
Expanding Your School Recycling Program
Once your school or school district has established a successful recycling and waste reduction program for state and locally mandated items, you should consider expanding your efforts to include other categories of waste found in your school’s waste stream.
An innovative approach to recycling in Connecticut that involves support from industries that produce and sell various products is increasing recycling, reducing trash disposal costs for cities and towns, creating jobs, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions linked to Climate Change.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds residents to drop off their unwanted computers, monitors, printers and televisions at a local collection center for recycling under DEEP’s Electronics Recycling Program.
Product Stewardship is the act of minimizing health, safety, environmental and social impacts, and maximizing economic benefits of a product and its packaging throughout all lifecycle stages.
Recycling Regulations and Statutes
The State of Connecticut has had mandatory recycling for a number of items in effect since January 1, 1991.
State Solid Waste Advisory Committee Information And Schedule
Agendas, presentations, and other information from DEEP's Solid Waste Advisory Committee meetings.
Muni Recycling Resource Center Main Page
This page is a gateway to materials management information pertinent to municipalities.