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. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Transforming Solid Waste Management Into a Materials Economy

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The economics of raw and used materials have changed, but we recognize that some of our solid waste management methods haven't kept pace with this opportunity for new growth and ideas. How we manage wastes in the 21st century is ripe for review.

Connecticut sees opportunities in shifting to a sustainable materials management approach as we move forward by looking at our waste streams as resources to fuel a green economy.  By transforming our solid waste practices to include the economic values of solid waste, closing infrastructure gaps, increasing collection, processing, marketing and manufacturing efficiencies, we can help achieve environmental health, job creation and local economic growth in our state. Please join us as we envision how 21st century waste management can unlock the value of the materials economy.

For more information, see the following documents and web pages:

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Content Last Updated on February 7, 2020