Environmental Protection and Natural Resources

Page 4 of 4

• Petroleum Products

  Find information related to petroleum products including residential fuel oil tanks, marine terminals, Underground Storage Tanks (USTs), emergency response and spill prevention.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Radiation

  Connecticut has standards for the safe operation of equipment that produces radiation and for the possession, use, storage, transportation and disposal of radioactive material. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Radiation Division inspects facilities that use radioactive material, X-ray machines and other radiation-producing devices.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Recycling Basics

  Did you know that recycling is mandatory in Connecticut? Everyone must recycle. That includes residents whether living in a single or multi-family building, every business including non-profits, and all public and private agencies and institutions (e.g. colleges, hospitals, local and state government agencies). It's the Law!

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Pollution Prevention

  Pollution Prevention (or P2) means eliminating or reducing the amount of toxicity of potentially harmful substances at their sources, prior to generalization, treatment, off-site recycling or disposal. It emphasizes preventing or minimizing pollution, rather than controlling it once it is generated.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

  Learn how we manage waste in Connecticut and how to help us move toward our vision for even more waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. Find contact information for municipal recycling coordinators who can provide information on your town's recycling program.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Reporting an Environmental Concern or Problem

  Many environmental issues including concerns about trash, litter, noise, recycling pickup, and household chemical disposal (paints, pesticides, oils, etc.) are handled at the local level. Before contacting the Department of Energy and Environment Protection (DEEP), you should first try contacting your local selectmen, code enforcement officers, health department, or fire or police officials. Environmental emergencies should be reported directly to DEEP.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Special Event and Venue Recycling

  We all go to fairs, concerts, and other special events for fun and entertainment. However, these activities also generate trash. Find resources to help organizers and coordinators of different types of events create recycling and waste recovery programs. Recycling bins for special events are available to Connecticut communities.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Remediation – Site Cleanup

  The remediation of contaminated sites protects human health and the environment by improving the quality of Connecticut's soil, groundwater, surface water and air.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection