When it comes to paint disposal, take off the top to the paint can. Then let dry or pour some cat litter or mulch into the can if there's a little bit of paint left in can. You can also purchase paint hardener from your local hardware store or home improvement store. Let paint dry for at least 24 to 48 hours or more depending on the amount of paint left over. Once paint has harden scoop it out into a trash bag to be dispose of on your weekly trash day (leave top off can). If you can't get paint out of can, dispose of whole can in trash bag with out top. This can only done with latex paint, for oil base paints you should call your local hazardous waste station or local recycling station (keep label intacted).
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Disposal Of Paint
When it comes to paint disposal, take off the top to the paint can. Then let dry or pour some cat litter or mulch into the can if there's a little bit of paint left in can. You can also purchase paint hardener from your local hardware store or home improvement store. Let paint dry for at least 24 to 48 hours or more depending on the amount of paint left over. Once paint has harden scoop it out into a trash bag to be dispose of on your weekly trash day (leave top off can). If you can't get paint out of can, dispose of whole can in trash bag with out top. This can only done with latex paint, for oil base paints you should call your local hazardous waste station or local recycling station (keep label intacted).
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