RE-PAINTSTM RECYCLING QUESTIONS
All Latex Paints are recyclable at our Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our Recycling Facilities. Perhaps best of all, our convenient Collection Centers are like our Re-PaintsTM Outlet Stores Slogan, "Re-PaintsTM The Town."
However, Oil-Based Paints and all products labeled Acid, Caustic, Caution, Danger, Flammable, Poison, Warning, Toxic and etcettera are considered to be Household Hazardous Waste (H.H.W.). Nonetheless, our Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our H.H.W. Ready Recycling Facilities collect the H.H.W. products to combine and resell very inexpensively and sometime even give away to residents. If you have specific questions about recycling paint or other products just check out our F.A.Q's. below.
However, Oil-Based Paints and all products labeled Acid, Caustic, Caution, Danger, Flammable, Poison, Warning, Toxic and etcettera are considered to be Household Hazardous Waste (H.H.W.). Nonetheless, our Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our H.H.W. Ready Recycling Facilities collect the H.H.W. products to combine and resell very inexpensively and sometime even give away to residents. If you have specific questions about recycling paint or other products just check out our F.A.Q's. below.
Is it Okay to Throw My Paint in the Trash?
As we mentioned above, all Latex Paints are recyclable. However, in most states, not only is it illegal to throw Oil-Based Paints and all products labeled Acid, Caustic, Caution, Danger, Flammable, Poison, Toxic, Warning and etcettera are considered Household Hazardous Waste (H.H.W.) in the trash, but you can run into some big fines and even criminal prosecutions. Nonetheless, as we discussed above, Oil-Based Paints and all products labeled Acid, Caustic, Caution, Danger, Flammable, Poison, Toxic, Warning and etcettera are considered Household Hazardous Waste (H.H.W.) and should be disposed of at your local Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our H.H.W. Ready Recycling Facilities.
Prior to disposing of unused Oil-Based Paints and all products labeled Acid, Caustic, Caution, Danger, Flammable, Poison, Toxic, Warning and etcettera, you must read the label very carefully first to assure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper disposal. You could also check for additional information concerning disposal and your local regulations affecting your disposal. It's always best to check with your local recycling or Household Hazardous Waste (H.H.W.) government and private coordinators.
When recycling Latex Paints, simply bring your cans and buckets down to our Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our H.H.W. Ready Recycling Facilities. If you have had a lid cracked open or removed the lid from the can or bucket and the paint has dried, it can still be recycled and even if harden completely. Some states will allow the dried Latex Paints to be recycled at your curbside, but other states require you to bring it to a recycle facility. It is always best for you to bring your cans and buckets to our Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our Recycling Facilities. You can allways call us at 520-917-8888 or call your community’s waste management provider to learn the regulations in your state, county or city/tow Will My Paint Expire? Yes of course. However the expiration of paint is determined by and varies by manufacturer, so it is best to read the manufacturer label for the answer to this question. If your can or bucket is cracked open, the paint's shelf-life is largely determined by this improper storing. Still, again, recyclers who know what they are doing can bring totally dried Latex Paint back to life - so make sure to bring it to ourRe-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our Re-PaintsTM Recycle H.H.W. Ready Recycling Facilities. How Can I Store My Paints to Make Them Last Longer? If you properly store your unused Paints, they will remain usable for years and sometimes decades. There are tips to achieving the longest shelf-lifes for your Paints. One tip is to use a plastic kitchen wrap to cover the can or bucket mouth opening and the retap on the lid. This tip ehances the seal kepping the air reaching the Paint.
It is best to use a rubber mallet to replace the lid for your best reseal. If you use a regular hammer you can easily dent the side rails and negatively affect your seal. Also, make sure to store you Paint in a dry and the cool place. Never store your Paint in a extreme heat or cold area. You should also use our Re-PaintsTM "What's This Paint" Labels to mark each paint can with information such as; the date purchased and places for several of the dates opened with an amount left field, so you will know when the paint has passed the manufacturer-issued expiration date; the color name and code; the finish and base; what interior room or exterior area you used if for; and, what other interior room or exterior areas you used if for.
There's a myth goind around, they say for added protection, that is to keep air from entering your can or bucket and dryig out the paint, you should store your paint cans and buckets upside down. However, if you think about it, this only provides for a few more ounces of pressure from the can or bucket itself and against the lid - not much to write home about. So, Re-PaintsTM Recycle discourages this upside-down storage practice as if the paint does go bad, it just make the lid more difficult to open.
If My Paint is Dried Out, Can I Throw it in The Trash? You can dispose of latex, water-based and acrylic paints, if they are fully dried out, by tossing them in your household trash can. However, why do that to your landfills and the earth, why not take them to one of our Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our H.H.W. Ready Recycling Facilities and give the earth a hug.
Even though latex and water-based paints are frequently recycled into new products, like concrete or cement and other products or additives, Re-PaintsTM Recycle knows it’s always better for everyone to conserve reusable resources and recycle your paint.
Here again, some states will allow the dried Latex Paints, water based and acrylic paints to be recycled at your curbside, but other states require you to bring it to a recycle facility. It is always best for you to bring your cans and buckets to our Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our H.H.W. Ready Recycling Facilities. You can allways call us at 520-917-8888 or call your community’s waste management provider to learn the regulations in your state, county or city/town.
Remember, Oil-Based Paints and all products labeled Acid, Caustic, Caution, Danger, Flammable, Poison, Toxic, Warning and etcettera are considered to be Household Hazardous Waste (H.H.W.) should never be tossed in the trash, even if they are dried. Take these products directly to one of our Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our H.H.W. Ready Recycling Facilities, and we'll combine them and resell them very inexpensively and sometime even give away to residents. If you have specific questions about recycling paint or other products just give us a call at 520-917-8888.
Wanting to Recycle your Paint and other Recyclable Products? Use our Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our H.H.W. Ready Recycling Facilities, or if we're not available in your town quite yet, use our Recycling Search to find a recycling location in your area.
Prior to disposing of unused Oil-Based Paints and all products labeled Acid, Caustic, Caution, Danger, Flammable, Poison, Toxic, Warning and etcettera, you must read the label very carefully first to assure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper disposal. You could also check for additional information concerning disposal and your local regulations affecting your disposal. It's always best to check with your local recycling or Household Hazardous Waste (H.H.W.) government and private coordinators.
When recycling Latex Paints, simply bring your cans and buckets down to our Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our H.H.W. Ready Recycling Facilities. If you have had a lid cracked open or removed the lid from the can or bucket and the paint has dried, it can still be recycled and even if harden completely. Some states will allow the dried Latex Paints to be recycled at your curbside, but other states require you to bring it to a recycle facility. It is always best for you to bring your cans and buckets to our Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our Recycling Facilities. You can allways call us at 520-917-8888 or call your community’s waste management provider to learn the regulations in your state, county or city/tow Will My Paint Expire? Yes of course. However the expiration of paint is determined by and varies by manufacturer, so it is best to read the manufacturer label for the answer to this question. If your can or bucket is cracked open, the paint's shelf-life is largely determined by this improper storing. Still, again, recyclers who know what they are doing can bring totally dried Latex Paint back to life - so make sure to bring it to ourRe-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our Re-PaintsTM Recycle H.H.W. Ready Recycling Facilities. How Can I Store My Paints to Make Them Last Longer? If you properly store your unused Paints, they will remain usable for years and sometimes decades. There are tips to achieving the longest shelf-lifes for your Paints. One tip is to use a plastic kitchen wrap to cover the can or bucket mouth opening and the retap on the lid. This tip ehances the seal kepping the air reaching the Paint.
It is best to use a rubber mallet to replace the lid for your best reseal. If you use a regular hammer you can easily dent the side rails and negatively affect your seal. Also, make sure to store you Paint in a dry and the cool place. Never store your Paint in a extreme heat or cold area. You should also use our Re-PaintsTM "What's This Paint" Labels to mark each paint can with information such as; the date purchased and places for several of the dates opened with an amount left field, so you will know when the paint has passed the manufacturer-issued expiration date; the color name and code; the finish and base; what interior room or exterior area you used if for; and, what other interior room or exterior areas you used if for.
There's a myth goind around, they say for added protection, that is to keep air from entering your can or bucket and dryig out the paint, you should store your paint cans and buckets upside down. However, if you think about it, this only provides for a few more ounces of pressure from the can or bucket itself and against the lid - not much to write home about. So, Re-PaintsTM Recycle discourages this upside-down storage practice as if the paint does go bad, it just make the lid more difficult to open.
If My Paint is Dried Out, Can I Throw it in The Trash? You can dispose of latex, water-based and acrylic paints, if they are fully dried out, by tossing them in your household trash can. However, why do that to your landfills and the earth, why not take them to one of our Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our H.H.W. Ready Recycling Facilities and give the earth a hug.
Even though latex and water-based paints are frequently recycled into new products, like concrete or cement and other products or additives, Re-PaintsTM Recycle knows it’s always better for everyone to conserve reusable resources and recycle your paint.
Here again, some states will allow the dried Latex Paints, water based and acrylic paints to be recycled at your curbside, but other states require you to bring it to a recycle facility. It is always best for you to bring your cans and buckets to our Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our H.H.W. Ready Recycling Facilities. You can allways call us at 520-917-8888 or call your community’s waste management provider to learn the regulations in your state, county or city/town.
Remember, Oil-Based Paints and all products labeled Acid, Caustic, Caution, Danger, Flammable, Poison, Toxic, Warning and etcettera are considered to be Household Hazardous Waste (H.H.W.) should never be tossed in the trash, even if they are dried. Take these products directly to one of our Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our H.H.W. Ready Recycling Facilities, and we'll combine them and resell them very inexpensively and sometime even give away to residents. If you have specific questions about recycling paint or other products just give us a call at 520-917-8888.
Wanting to Recycle your Paint and other Recyclable Products? Use our Re-PaintsTM Recycle Drop Off Centers and/or our H.H.W. Ready Recycling Facilities, or if we're not available in your town quite yet, use our Recycling Search to find a recycling location in your area.