CCSMM: Call to Participate in Current DEEP Waste Efforts (original) (raw)

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is excited to share several important next steps in addressing the future of waste management in Connecticut. As a follow up to Governor Lamont’s recent announcement unveiling a series of key waste management proposals designed to ensure the State takes control of its waste future and guards against increased costs from rising tip fees, DEEP wants to inform stakeholders of several opportunities to engage and help to shape these strategies.

Full details about how and when you can participate, apply, or submit concept papers can be found here or on the DEEP website here.

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Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy

DEEP has released a draft amendment to the Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy (CMMS), which outlines the details of the self-sufficiency deficit and highlights several solutions, including implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging and accelerated organics diversion.

DEEP will be holding a Public Informational Hearing on February 16, 2023 at 10am via Zoom, and we want to hear from you! We also encourage you to submit written comments, which are due by March 10, 2023.

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Regional Waste Authority Grant Opportunity

DEEP has also announced the availability of $1.5 million in state grant funding through the Sustainable Materials Management Grant Program to help municipalities and Regional Waste Authorities evaluate interest and identify governance to form new or expand existing Regional Waste Authorities and engage in planning activities for diversion programs and infrastructure development. DEEP will hold an informational webinar on

March 7, 2023 via Zoom, and applications are due by March 31, 2023.

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Connecticut Materials Management Infrastructure - Request for Information

DEEP has issued a request for information to solicit information on materials management

infrastructure – including disposal infrastructure, recycling infrastructure, and composting infrastructure – to meet the goals outlined in the draft amendment to the Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy. DEEP is seeking comment and information on the best approaches to support waste infrastructure development, particularly in alignment with long-term contracts, siting, or complementary programs such as food scrap collection that are under municipal authority and control. DEEP will hold a public listening session on March 14, 2023 at 10am via Zoom and accept concept papers and public comments until April 14.

We look forward to your participation in this important process!