Recycling Your Paint
Step One:
Confirm that any paint is in fact a latex paint (check with your local municipality regarding the proper disposal of oil or “alkyd” paints)
Step Two:
Dust off the top or lid of your container in order to minimize contamination once the top is removed. Open each container and examine it for:
- Mold or mildew growth
- A foul odor (putrification)
- Solidification or livering of paint (if the paint is solid or overly thick it cannot be recycled)
- Skinning-a thin layer or skin of paint on the surface
- Excessive corrosion of the container
- Curdling (semi solid lumps of paint) or evidence of being frozen
Step Three:
Paint without any of the above limitations may be recycled; for non-recyclable paint, see our section “How to Dispose” of unusable paint
Step Four:
If you are not sure if your paint is recyclable, bring it in and we can check it for you
Step Five:
Please note that we are only able to accept paint in its original container with a readable label which indicates product type, intended application and gloss level.
