Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Full CCSMM Meetings and Materials

The full Connecticut Coalition for Sustainable Materials Management meets quarterly to discuss ways to reduce the amount of waste that is generated in the state of Connecticut; improve reuse, recycling, and organics collection; support Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) efforts; and explore other innovative sustainable materials management solutions.

Past Meetings and Materials:
September 19, 2023 March 6, 2023   September 30, 2022 - Regional Waste Authorities 101 June 15, 2022 February 7, 2022 October 4, 2021 July 16, 2021 April 1, 2021 January 11, 2021 December 16, 2020   November 16, 2020 October 28, 2020  September 8, 2020 - CCSMM Kick-Off Meeting    Page last updated September 26, 2023