Statewide law
Connecticut organic waste law
Connecticut's Commercial Organics Recycling Law covers businesses that make 26 tons/yr or more of food waste: food wholesalers, processors, supermarkets, resorts and conference centers, and from 2025 hospitality, entertainment, health care, higher education and prisons too. K-12 schools within 20 mi are added from July 2026. Covered businesses file an annual report with DEEP.
At a glance Statewide law
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- The law
- Commercial Organics Recycling Law, CGS § 22a-226e; PA 24-45 (schools)
- Who’s covered
- Food wholesalers, processors, supermarkets, resorts, conference centers; from 2025 hospitality, entertainment, health care, higher ed, prisons; K-12 schools within 20 mi (July 2026)
- Thresholds and key dates
- 26 tons/yr (no distance limit for commercial from 2025); annual DEEP report
- Local rules
- No municipal mandates found
✦ Keep an eye on
What’s changing
sHB 5324 (2026) would delay schools to 2028 – passed House, no Public Act found
- Passed House onlyWould delay school requirement to 2028
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What Melly’s handles
- Which rules apply to each of your Connecticut locations
- File the paperwork for you
- Set up pickup or a compliant hauler
- Keep your records current so you are ready if an inspector asks
✦ Where this comes from
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Last checked October 14, 2026. Laws change. If something here looks out of date, tell us.
These are plain-English summaries for general information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official source.
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