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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.
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.
We generate an estimated 2800 tons of asphalt shingle scrap annually; ARS is easy to separate from other construction and demolition materials for recycling;
Resources for C&D management options
Deconstruction focuses on giving the materials within a building a “new life” once the building as a whole can no longer be used as a safe viable structure.
Waste Management Plans for construction, renovation and demolition projects are part of a growing movement to better manage materials and create sustainable communities.
Local ordinances create incentives and encourage recycling of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, which can improve a community’s overall recycling rate.
The Connecticut Harbor Masters Program
Harbor Masters are responsible for the general care and supervision of the harbors and navigable waterways over which they have jurisdiction.
Useful information for Connecticut's coastal residents
Residential Dock Guidelines
Information about sea level rise in Connecticut and the adopted sea level change scenario for Connecticut.
Coastal hazards have always been an issue for Connecticut due in part to concentrated population and development along the coast. Learn how storms, flooding, erosion, and the effects of climate change can affect Connecticut’s coast.
LIS License Plate Program Benefits
Benefits of the Long Island Sound License Plate Program
Information to assist in obtaining EPA grants and liability protections for brownfield sites in Connecticut.