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Addressing climate change presents residents, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities a chance to create, evolve, and maintain a sustainable environment, a robust economy, and a higher quality of life today and tomorrow.
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Proper Use and Disposal of Treated Lumber
Outdoor wood, used widely in home landscape projects, is protected from moisture, rot and insect damage with chemical preservatives (pesticides) to inhibit fungal decay and extend the life of the wood.
Propane-fueled gas grills are being sold at a record pace for outdoor home cooking. Sales have out-paced charcoal, electric, and natural gas combined.
School and Institution Recycling Main Page
A gateway to information on school and institution recycling resources.
Technical Impracticability Variance
A Technical Impracticability Variance is a remedial option provided under the Connecticut Remediation Standard Regulations (RSRs) when non-aqueous phase liquids cannot be contained or removed in accordance with Section 22a-133k-2(g) of the RSRs, remediation to the extent technically practicable has reduced the concentration of pollutants in groundwater to steady-state concentrations, or as otherwise specified in EPA guidance.
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.
The annual permitting and environmental reports provide data on the agency's permitting and enforcement statistics.
Open Burning - Campfires, Bonfires, Fire Pits, Chimineas
Learn about the burning of wood in a campfire, bonfire, chiminea or other similar devices which is prohibited, if the burning is conducted so that it creates a nuisance for neighbors or it is in violation of any restrictions imposed by your local municipality.
Applying for SBC, CPWO, Temporary and Duplicate Certificates
How do I apply for my SBC or CPWO?
Governors Council on Climate Change
The Governor's Council on Climate Change was established to ensure that the State of Connecticut is on a path to meet its greenhouse gas emissions goals by 2050 and remains a national leader in addressing climate change.
Connecticut Redemption Centers
Redemption Centers are private businesses that work with distributors of carbonated beverages to redeem bottles and cans with a deposit value.
Under this program, if the CT DEEP Commissioner determines that one or more of the following violations exist at a UST system, he may place a notice on or disable the system and require the tank contents to be pumped out until the violations are corrected.
Climate Change
Addressing climate change presents residents, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities a chance to create, evolve, and maintain a sustainable environment, a robust economy, and a higher quality of life today and tomorrow.
Recycling
Connecticut disposes of 2.4 million tons of trash annually, an estimated 1,370 pounds of trash per person per year. That's too much! Learn more about how we manage our waste and how to help us move toward more waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
DEEP Programs & Services
DEEP conserves, improves and protects Connecticut's natural resources and the environment, and makes cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available to people and businesses. Find DEEP's programs and services here.