Paint
Yourself Out of a Corner
1. Buy only what you need.
Don’t by a gallon when a quart will
do the job. One gallon of paint usually covers 300-400 square
feet.
2. Use it all.
Use the extra paint for small projects
or just put an extra coat on.
3. Donate the paint.
Someone else may be able to use your
leftover paint. Check with neighborhood organizations, scout groups,
friends and neighbors.
4. Combine your leftovers.
Mix leftover latex paints together
to use as a base coat or primer. This mixture is perfect for jobs
that won’t show. You may even end up with a color you like.
If you are still left with old paint
that you need to get rid of, please follow these easy steps.
LATEX PAINT (full cans)- if the can
contains paint, you should uncover the can and let the inside
dry to a solid. Adding kitty litter or sawdust will speed up the
drying process. Once the contents have solidified, it can be disposed
of with the trash (lids must be left off) .
LATEX PAINT (empty cans)- if the
can is completely empty, you should uncover the can and let the
inside dry. Once the inside skin has dried, the empty can should
be left uncovered and placed in the Blue recycling bin.
OIL-BASED PAINT (empty or full cans)
- oil-based is considered a hazardous waste. If the can contains
paint you should contact the Household Hazardous Waste Facility
@ 942-1430 ext. 241 to schedule a drop-off appointment. Do not
dispose of the paint in the trash!
If you have other household hazardous
waste, such as; paint thinners, pesticides, solvents, pool chemical,
cleaning material, etc. you can schedule to drop them off along
with your oil-base paint at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility
@ 942-1430 ext. 241. Appointments at the facility take less than
15 minutes; No long lines, No long waiting!
