Climate Change
Addressing climate change presents residents, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities a chance to create, evolve, and maintain a sustainable environment, a robust economy, and a higher quality of life today and tomorrow.
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Final Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR)
In 2011 the EPA finalized the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) in response to a 2008 court decision remanding the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) to EPA
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.
2012 Training Program - Segment 3 Vernal Pool Ecology and Monitoring
2012 Training Program - Segment 3 Vernal Pool Ecology and Monitoring
CT State Agency Recycling Main Page
Everyone in Connecticut, including State Agencies, are required to recycle.
UST- Compliance Inspection Program
The federal Energy Policy Act mandates that Underground Storage Tank (UST) systems, except certain heating oil and exempted tank systems, be inspected every 3 years. In Connecticut, this represents more than 2,300 sites with approximately 7,000 tanks.
Connecticut forest fire videos on dry hydrants and hand line construction, and information on training opportunities.
Notice of Violation NOV compliance regulations
Food Waste Reduction and Recovery
The single largest component of solid waste sent to incinerators and landfills is food waste. According to the EPA, food waste comprised 21.3% of total U.S. Municipal Solid Waste generated in the United States in 2011 - that’s 36.31 million tons of wasted food.
Canada Goose Agricultural Damage Control
Information about obtaining a permit for controlling Canada geese causing agricultural damage.
Illegal Dumping Enforcement Workshop
Presentations and other information from the June 26, 2015 Workshop on Illegal Dumping held by DEEP in cooperation with other State Agencies.