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Connecticut Distributes $7.5M for Waste Reduction Initiatives

10/30/2025

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Connecticut will distribute $7.5 million in grants to 18 municipalities and regional organizations through the Sustainable Materials Management Program.
The funds support waste reduction and diversion initiatives following the Authority's closure.
Governor Ned Lamont said the grants help communities manage rising waste disposal costs.
The program will fund projects such as composting and food scrap collection.
DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes described these efforts as crucial for increasing the state's self-sufficiency.

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Connecticut will distribute $7.5 million in grants to 18 municipalities and regional organizations through the Sustainable Materials Management Program.
The funds support waste reduction and diversion initiatives following the Authority's closure.
Governor Ned Lamont said the grants help communities manage rising waste disposal costs.
The program will fund projects such as composting and food scrap collection.
DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes described these efforts as crucial for increasing the state's self-sufficiency.