Connecticut Department of Energy
and Environmental Protection
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
CT Recycling Laws amp Regulations
Sustainable Materials Management
bull Systems approach to using and reusing materials more productively over their entire life cycles
bull Represents change in how our society thinks about the use of natural resources and environmental protection
bull By looking at a productrsquos entire life cycle we can find new opportunities to reduce environmental impacts conserve resources and reduce costs
Recycling Laws and RegulationsRecycling Laws
(annotated listing)Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Law
Mandatory Recycling Regulation Connecticut Bottle Bill
RecyclingIts the LawLeaf Composting Regulation Law and
Grass Clipping Disposal Ban
Public Act 86-1(Authorized state funding for
recycling infrastructure)
Public Act 87-544(Mandated statewide recycling and authorized
recycling regulations)
Public Act 10-87 (Expansion amp Clarification of CT Recycling Requirements)
Commercial Organics Recycling LawRecycling of Source Separated Organics
(CGS Sec 22a-226e)
Public Act 11-24(Paint Stewardship Law)
Public Act 13-42(Mattress Stewardship Law)
Public Act 13-285(An Act Concerning Recycling amp Jobs)
Public Act 14-94(An Act Concerning CTs Recycling amp Materials
Management Strategy)
Definition of Designated Recyclable Item
Sec 22a-207(27) Designated Recyclable Item means an item required to be recycled pursuant to Connecticut mandatory recycling regulation or designated for recycling pursuant to CT General Statutes Sec 22a-256 or Sec 22a-208v
Note Current designated recyclable items include 1) glass and metal food containers 2) residential and non-residential high grade white office paper 3) old newspaper 4) scrap metal 5) old corrugated cardboard 6) waste oil 7) motor vehicle storage batteries (eg lead acid storage batteries) 8) Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries 9) leaves 10) grass clippings 11) HDPE and PETE plastic containers 12) boxboard 13) magazines and 14) colored ledger paper
Statute vs Regulation
bull Statute ndash a law enacted by a legislative body of government
bull Regulation ndash rules and administrative codes issues by governmental agencies at all levels While not laws regulations have the force of law since they are adopted under the authority granted by statutes and often include penalties for violations
Materials Management Hierarchy
Sec 22a-228 State-wide solid waste management plan
(b) On or after January 1 1987 the
Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall adopt a
state-wide solid waste management plan
which shall incorporate each municipal
solid waste management plan approved
pursuant to section 22a-227 The plan shall
establish specific goals for source
reduction bulky waste recycling and
composting The plan shall establish the
following order of priority for managing
solid waste Source reduction recycling
composting of yard waste or vegetable
matter bulky waste recycling resource
recovery or waste-to-energy plants
incineration and landfilling
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars
Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions
Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies
Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner
CMMS Diversion
bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024
bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline
bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting
bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes
CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion
bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)
ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons
bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)
CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions
bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)
bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)
bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill
Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance
ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance
bull SMART unit-based pricing grants
bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities
bull Enforcement
ndash Apartment complexes
ndash Large organic waste generators
bull Product Stewardship including EPR
bull RecycleCT
ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits
ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
What Am I Required to Recycle in CT
bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling
bull Items Banned from Disposal
bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)
bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program
bull Additional Recyclable Items
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Sustainable Materials Management
bull Systems approach to using and reusing materials more productively over their entire life cycles
bull Represents change in how our society thinks about the use of natural resources and environmental protection
bull By looking at a productrsquos entire life cycle we can find new opportunities to reduce environmental impacts conserve resources and reduce costs
Recycling Laws and RegulationsRecycling Laws
(annotated listing)Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Law
Mandatory Recycling Regulation Connecticut Bottle Bill
RecyclingIts the LawLeaf Composting Regulation Law and
Grass Clipping Disposal Ban
Public Act 86-1(Authorized state funding for
recycling infrastructure)
Public Act 87-544(Mandated statewide recycling and authorized
recycling regulations)
Public Act 10-87 (Expansion amp Clarification of CT Recycling Requirements)
Commercial Organics Recycling LawRecycling of Source Separated Organics
(CGS Sec 22a-226e)
Public Act 11-24(Paint Stewardship Law)
Public Act 13-42(Mattress Stewardship Law)
Public Act 13-285(An Act Concerning Recycling amp Jobs)
Public Act 14-94(An Act Concerning CTs Recycling amp Materials
Management Strategy)
Definition of Designated Recyclable Item
Sec 22a-207(27) Designated Recyclable Item means an item required to be recycled pursuant to Connecticut mandatory recycling regulation or designated for recycling pursuant to CT General Statutes Sec 22a-256 or Sec 22a-208v
Note Current designated recyclable items include 1) glass and metal food containers 2) residential and non-residential high grade white office paper 3) old newspaper 4) scrap metal 5) old corrugated cardboard 6) waste oil 7) motor vehicle storage batteries (eg lead acid storage batteries) 8) Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries 9) leaves 10) grass clippings 11) HDPE and PETE plastic containers 12) boxboard 13) magazines and 14) colored ledger paper
Statute vs Regulation
bull Statute ndash a law enacted by a legislative body of government
bull Regulation ndash rules and administrative codes issues by governmental agencies at all levels While not laws regulations have the force of law since they are adopted under the authority granted by statutes and often include penalties for violations
Materials Management Hierarchy
Sec 22a-228 State-wide solid waste management plan
(b) On or after January 1 1987 the
Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall adopt a
state-wide solid waste management plan
which shall incorporate each municipal
solid waste management plan approved
pursuant to section 22a-227 The plan shall
establish specific goals for source
reduction bulky waste recycling and
composting The plan shall establish the
following order of priority for managing
solid waste Source reduction recycling
composting of yard waste or vegetable
matter bulky waste recycling resource
recovery or waste-to-energy plants
incineration and landfilling
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars
Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions
Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies
Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner
CMMS Diversion
bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024
bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline
bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting
bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes
CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion
bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)
ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons
bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)
CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions
bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)
bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)
bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill
Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance
ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance
bull SMART unit-based pricing grants
bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities
bull Enforcement
ndash Apartment complexes
ndash Large organic waste generators
bull Product Stewardship including EPR
bull RecycleCT
ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits
ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
What Am I Required to Recycle in CT
bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling
bull Items Banned from Disposal
bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)
bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program
bull Additional Recyclable Items
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Recycling Laws and RegulationsRecycling Laws
(annotated listing)Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Law
Mandatory Recycling Regulation Connecticut Bottle Bill
RecyclingIts the LawLeaf Composting Regulation Law and
Grass Clipping Disposal Ban
Public Act 86-1(Authorized state funding for
recycling infrastructure)
Public Act 87-544(Mandated statewide recycling and authorized
recycling regulations)
Public Act 10-87 (Expansion amp Clarification of CT Recycling Requirements)
Commercial Organics Recycling LawRecycling of Source Separated Organics
(CGS Sec 22a-226e)
Public Act 11-24(Paint Stewardship Law)
Public Act 13-42(Mattress Stewardship Law)
Public Act 13-285(An Act Concerning Recycling amp Jobs)
Public Act 14-94(An Act Concerning CTs Recycling amp Materials
Management Strategy)
Definition of Designated Recyclable Item
Sec 22a-207(27) Designated Recyclable Item means an item required to be recycled pursuant to Connecticut mandatory recycling regulation or designated for recycling pursuant to CT General Statutes Sec 22a-256 or Sec 22a-208v
Note Current designated recyclable items include 1) glass and metal food containers 2) residential and non-residential high grade white office paper 3) old newspaper 4) scrap metal 5) old corrugated cardboard 6) waste oil 7) motor vehicle storage batteries (eg lead acid storage batteries) 8) Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries 9) leaves 10) grass clippings 11) HDPE and PETE plastic containers 12) boxboard 13) magazines and 14) colored ledger paper
Statute vs Regulation
bull Statute ndash a law enacted by a legislative body of government
bull Regulation ndash rules and administrative codes issues by governmental agencies at all levels While not laws regulations have the force of law since they are adopted under the authority granted by statutes and often include penalties for violations
Materials Management Hierarchy
Sec 22a-228 State-wide solid waste management plan
(b) On or after January 1 1987 the
Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall adopt a
state-wide solid waste management plan
which shall incorporate each municipal
solid waste management plan approved
pursuant to section 22a-227 The plan shall
establish specific goals for source
reduction bulky waste recycling and
composting The plan shall establish the
following order of priority for managing
solid waste Source reduction recycling
composting of yard waste or vegetable
matter bulky waste recycling resource
recovery or waste-to-energy plants
incineration and landfilling
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars
Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions
Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies
Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner
CMMS Diversion
bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024
bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline
bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting
bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes
CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion
bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)
ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons
bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)
CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions
bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)
bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)
bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill
Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance
ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance
bull SMART unit-based pricing grants
bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities
bull Enforcement
ndash Apartment complexes
ndash Large organic waste generators
bull Product Stewardship including EPR
bull RecycleCT
ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits
ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
What Am I Required to Recycle in CT
bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling
bull Items Banned from Disposal
bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)
bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program
bull Additional Recyclable Items
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Definition of Designated Recyclable Item
Sec 22a-207(27) Designated Recyclable Item means an item required to be recycled pursuant to Connecticut mandatory recycling regulation or designated for recycling pursuant to CT General Statutes Sec 22a-256 or Sec 22a-208v
Note Current designated recyclable items include 1) glass and metal food containers 2) residential and non-residential high grade white office paper 3) old newspaper 4) scrap metal 5) old corrugated cardboard 6) waste oil 7) motor vehicle storage batteries (eg lead acid storage batteries) 8) Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries 9) leaves 10) grass clippings 11) HDPE and PETE plastic containers 12) boxboard 13) magazines and 14) colored ledger paper
Statute vs Regulation
bull Statute ndash a law enacted by a legislative body of government
bull Regulation ndash rules and administrative codes issues by governmental agencies at all levels While not laws regulations have the force of law since they are adopted under the authority granted by statutes and often include penalties for violations
Materials Management Hierarchy
Sec 22a-228 State-wide solid waste management plan
(b) On or after January 1 1987 the
Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall adopt a
state-wide solid waste management plan
which shall incorporate each municipal
solid waste management plan approved
pursuant to section 22a-227 The plan shall
establish specific goals for source
reduction bulky waste recycling and
composting The plan shall establish the
following order of priority for managing
solid waste Source reduction recycling
composting of yard waste or vegetable
matter bulky waste recycling resource
recovery or waste-to-energy plants
incineration and landfilling
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars
Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions
Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies
Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner
CMMS Diversion
bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024
bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline
bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting
bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes
CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion
bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)
ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons
bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)
CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions
bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)
bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)
bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill
Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance
ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance
bull SMART unit-based pricing grants
bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities
bull Enforcement
ndash Apartment complexes
ndash Large organic waste generators
bull Product Stewardship including EPR
bull RecycleCT
ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits
ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
What Am I Required to Recycle in CT
bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling
bull Items Banned from Disposal
bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)
bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program
bull Additional Recyclable Items
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Statute vs Regulation
bull Statute ndash a law enacted by a legislative body of government
bull Regulation ndash rules and administrative codes issues by governmental agencies at all levels While not laws regulations have the force of law since they are adopted under the authority granted by statutes and often include penalties for violations
Materials Management Hierarchy
Sec 22a-228 State-wide solid waste management plan
(b) On or after January 1 1987 the
Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall adopt a
state-wide solid waste management plan
which shall incorporate each municipal
solid waste management plan approved
pursuant to section 22a-227 The plan shall
establish specific goals for source
reduction bulky waste recycling and
composting The plan shall establish the
following order of priority for managing
solid waste Source reduction recycling
composting of yard waste or vegetable
matter bulky waste recycling resource
recovery or waste-to-energy plants
incineration and landfilling
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars
Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions
Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies
Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner
CMMS Diversion
bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024
bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline
bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting
bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes
CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion
bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)
ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons
bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)
CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions
bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)
bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)
bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill
Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance
ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance
bull SMART unit-based pricing grants
bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities
bull Enforcement
ndash Apartment complexes
ndash Large organic waste generators
bull Product Stewardship including EPR
bull RecycleCT
ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits
ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
What Am I Required to Recycle in CT
bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling
bull Items Banned from Disposal
bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)
bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program
bull Additional Recyclable Items
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Materials Management Hierarchy
Sec 22a-228 State-wide solid waste management plan
(b) On or after January 1 1987 the
Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall adopt a
state-wide solid waste management plan
which shall incorporate each municipal
solid waste management plan approved
pursuant to section 22a-227 The plan shall
establish specific goals for source
reduction bulky waste recycling and
composting The plan shall establish the
following order of priority for managing
solid waste Source reduction recycling
composting of yard waste or vegetable
matter bulky waste recycling resource
recovery or waste-to-energy plants
incineration and landfilling
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars
Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions
Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies
Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner
CMMS Diversion
bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024
bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline
bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting
bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes
CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion
bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)
ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons
bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)
CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions
bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)
bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)
bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill
Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance
ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance
bull SMART unit-based pricing grants
bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities
bull Enforcement
ndash Apartment complexes
ndash Large organic waste generators
bull Product Stewardship including EPR
bull RecycleCT
ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits
ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
What Am I Required to Recycle in CT
bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling
bull Items Banned from Disposal
bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)
bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program
bull Additional Recyclable Items
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Sec 22a-228 State-wide solid waste management plan
(b) On or after January 1 1987 the
Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall adopt a
state-wide solid waste management plan
which shall incorporate each municipal
solid waste management plan approved
pursuant to section 22a-227 The plan shall
establish specific goals for source
reduction bulky waste recycling and
composting The plan shall establish the
following order of priority for managing
solid waste Source reduction recycling
composting of yard waste or vegetable
matter bulky waste recycling resource
recovery or waste-to-energy plants
incineration and landfilling
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars
Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions
Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies
Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner
CMMS Diversion
bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024
bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline
bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting
bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes
CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion
bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)
ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons
bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)
CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions
bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)
bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)
bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill
Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance
ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance
bull SMART unit-based pricing grants
bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities
bull Enforcement
ndash Apartment complexes
ndash Large organic waste generators
bull Product Stewardship including EPR
bull RecycleCT
ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits
ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
What Am I Required to Recycle in CT
bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling
bull Items Banned from Disposal
bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)
bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program
bull Additional Recyclable Items
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars
Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions
Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies
Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner
CMMS Diversion
bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024
bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline
bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting
bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes
CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion
bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)
ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons
bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)
CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions
bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)
bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)
bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill
Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance
ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance
bull SMART unit-based pricing grants
bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities
bull Enforcement
ndash Apartment complexes
ndash Large organic waste generators
bull Product Stewardship including EPR
bull RecycleCT
ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits
ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
What Am I Required to Recycle in CT
bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling
bull Items Banned from Disposal
bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)
bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program
bull Additional Recyclable Items
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling
(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and
Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste
management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a
strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling
not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state
after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited
to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure
throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-
public entities promotion of organic materials management the
recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of
intermediate processing centers recommendations for the
development of municipal or regional recycling programs options
for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements
and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult
with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid
waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station on issues related to composting
Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars
Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions
Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies
Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner
CMMS Diversion
bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024
bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline
bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting
bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes
CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion
bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)
ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons
bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)
CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions
bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)
bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)
bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill
Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance
ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance
bull SMART unit-based pricing grants
bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities
bull Enforcement
ndash Apartment complexes
ndash Large organic waste generators
bull Product Stewardship including EPR
bull RecycleCT
ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits
ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
What Am I Required to Recycle in CT
bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling
bull Items Banned from Disposal
bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)
bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program
bull Additional Recyclable Items
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars
Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions
Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies
Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner
CMMS Diversion
bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024
bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline
bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting
bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes
CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion
bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)
ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons
bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)
CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions
bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)
bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)
bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill
Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance
ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance
bull SMART unit-based pricing grants
bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities
bull Enforcement
ndash Apartment complexes
ndash Large organic waste generators
bull Product Stewardship including EPR
bull RecycleCT
ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits
ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
What Am I Required to Recycle in CT
bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling
bull Items Banned from Disposal
bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)
bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program
bull Additional Recyclable Items
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
CMMS Diversion
bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024
bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline
bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting
bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes
CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion
bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)
ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons
bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)
CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions
bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)
bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)
bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill
Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance
ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance
bull SMART unit-based pricing grants
bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities
bull Enforcement
ndash Apartment complexes
ndash Large organic waste generators
bull Product Stewardship including EPR
bull RecycleCT
ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits
ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
What Am I Required to Recycle in CT
bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling
bull Items Banned from Disposal
bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)
bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program
bull Additional Recyclable Items
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion
bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)
ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons
bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)
CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions
bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)
bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)
bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill
Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance
ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance
bull SMART unit-based pricing grants
bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities
bull Enforcement
ndash Apartment complexes
ndash Large organic waste generators
bull Product Stewardship including EPR
bull RecycleCT
ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits
ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
What Am I Required to Recycle in CT
bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling
bull Items Banned from Disposal
bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)
bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program
bull Additional Recyclable Items
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions
bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)
bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)
bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill
Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance
ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance
bull SMART unit-based pricing grants
bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities
bull Enforcement
ndash Apartment complexes
ndash Large organic waste generators
bull Product Stewardship including EPR
bull RecycleCT
ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits
ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
What Am I Required to Recycle in CT
bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling
bull Items Banned from Disposal
bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)
bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program
bull Additional Recyclable Items
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance
ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance
bull SMART unit-based pricing grants
bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities
bull Enforcement
ndash Apartment complexes
ndash Large organic waste generators
bull Product Stewardship including EPR
bull RecycleCT
ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits
ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
What Am I Required to Recycle in CT
bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling
bull Items Banned from Disposal
bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)
bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program
bull Additional Recyclable Items
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
What Am I Required to Recycle in CT
bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling
bull Items Banned from Disposal
bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)
bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program
bull Additional Recyclable Items
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling
bull Scrap Metal including appliances
bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)
bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)
bull Leaves (must be composted)
bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries
bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW
bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers
bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)
bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)
bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper
(residences and businesses)
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Items Banned from Disposal
bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)
bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery
bull Mercury thermostats
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
What is Product Stewardship
bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
EPR Laws
bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT
bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free
bull Paint
bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)
bull Mercury Thermostats
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Items Recycled Through a Deposit System
Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda
water)
bull Water (including flavored water)
Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase
Additional Recyclable Items
CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and
juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside
mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle
Where Does It All Go
In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available
httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94
bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and
education activities and public information programs aimed at
increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state
bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other
funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo
School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)
bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools
bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools
Innovation Grant Program
bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations
FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)
Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out
wwwRecycleCTcom
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Harmonizationbull Partners
ndash Winters Brothers
ndash City Carting
ndash CT MIRA
ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)
ndash Willimantic Waste
bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership
bull In-person meetings phone calls emails
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Detrimentalndash Item material or product that
bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern
bull can shut down or harm equipment
bull reduces the value of commodities
Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
ldquoINrdquo the Bin
bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)
bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)
bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin
bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam
bull Shredded paper paper cups
bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers
bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled
But not with mixed
recyclables curbside or
in schools
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer
Recycling Tips
bull Make sure bags are clean and dry
bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued
bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school
bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day
bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins
bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations
httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov
Questions
Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov