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Old corrugated cardboard (OCC) represents a significant percentage of the commercial solid waste stream.
Mandatory recycling has been in effect in Connecticut since 1991. What follows are some of the more common questions and answers about our state's recycling program and the laws that have been passed which clarify or expand it.
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.
This list of "green reading" books and other media may help assist you in greening your daily habits and leading a more sustainable lifestyle
Glass Recycling Markets Fact Sheet
these markets accept only color separated container glass; some accept the different colored container glass commingled.
EVConnecticut provides information on where and how you can charge your car, charging incentives and much more about EVs!
Goodwin Conservation Center Youth Camping
The Goodwin Conservation Center provides camping to youth groups such as scouts, home school groups, environmental clubs, and Envirothon teams.
EVConnecticut - How to Report a Broken Charger
If you drive a plug-in electric vehicle (EV), at some point you may come across a charging station that does not work. Follow these steps to report the broken charger.
Municipal Recycling Honor Roll
In 2002, in an effort to honor those Connecticut municipalities with outstanding recycling/source reduction programs, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection started the CT Municipal Recycling Honor Roll.
Full cost accounting (FCA) is simply an accounting method to describe the total actual costs of solid waste management.
The Enforcement Policies provide the list of policies available to the DEEP associated with the agency's enforcement activities.
EVConnecticut - Workplace Charging
Besides charging your electric vehicle overnight at home, the second place you are likely to spend an extended amount of time is at work. Explore the ways workplace charging can provide employees the convenience of charging while they are at work.
Event Photographs - Kellogg Estate Grounds
Many people enjoy having their wedding/event photographs taken at the Kellogg Estate amidst the gardens.
You can enjoy the exhibits and grounds of the environmental center and museum.