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  • 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.

  • Event Recycling Main Page

    A gateway page to more information on event recycling.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 2019 LEP Board Meetings

    CT LEP Board 2019 Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes.

  • Climate Change and Waste

    Climate change and waste management options

  • Letterboxing Clues for Mohawk State Forest

    CT Mohawk SF Letterboxing Clues

  • Long Island Sound

    Long Island Sound is Connecticut’s largest and most important natural resource.

  • Commercial and Institutional Food Scrap Recycling Pilot Projects

    Information about food scrap recycling projects in Connecticut.

  • Soil Preservation Guidance for VOCs

    The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) has issued a final guidance document describing soil sample collection and preservation techniques designed to minimize volatile organic compound losses due to volatilization and biodegradation.

  • Well Receptor Guidance

    Guidance for persons who are required to investigate and remediate polluted or potentially polluted sites must consider the need to conduct a detailed water supply well receptor survey in order to assess whether an on-site groundwater pollution plume may, or can be reasonably expected to, adversely affect public or private water supply wells on and off-site.

  • Ecological Risk Assessment Guidance

    Ecological Risk Assessment is a structured scientific evaluation of the potential for harm to occur to ecological receptors as a result of exposure to some stressor, often an exposure to chemical contamination.

climate change

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.

Recycling

Recycling

Connecticut disposes of 2.4 million tons of trash annually, an estimated 1,370 pounds of trash per person per year. That's too much! Learn more about how we manage our waste and how to help us move toward more waste reduction, reuse and recycling.

DEEP programs and services

DEEP Programs & Services

DEEP conserves, improves and protects Connecticut's natural resources and the environment, and makes cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available to people and businesses. Find DEEP's programs and services here.