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Separating Recyclables from the Waste Stream
Designated recyclable items must be separated from other solid waste and cannot be collected together with trash in the same collection container.
Written permission must be obtained at least thirty (30) days in advance for a marine event to be held on Connecticut waters if the event involves one or more of a specific list of conditions.
Three species of suckers have been reported in Connecticut. Two are native, with the other uncertain in origin.
Sunfishes and Freshwater Basses
There are eleven sunfish species in Connecticut, only three of which are native.
State recycling requirements apply to everyone in Connecticut, including the small business owner.
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.
Composting and Organics Subcommittee
Information about the Composting and Organics Subcommittee for the Connecticut Solid Waste Management Plan.
Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy
Information about Connecticut's Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy (CMMS).
Air Quality Summary and Trends
Air Quality Summaries and Trends
Water Ski Slalom Course or Jump Permit
A permit is required to install a water ski slalom course or jump.
Besides clothing, such as shirts, pants, dresses and shorts – textiles include bedding, backpacks, curtains, towels, stuffed animals, gloves, belts, ties, purses, handbags, shoes, slippers, undergarments and even holey socks!
Waste paper is traded on a world wide commodity basis through a network of brokers and exporters.
Batteries - Recycling and Disposal Options
Household batteries - recycling and disposal options