Take paint cans to a drop-off site: Spend some time locating your nearest hazardous waste facility, and see if they accept paint. Or mark your calendar for any community “roundup” days, when ...

In California, where tossing paint is illegal, residents need to take leftovers to a paint retailer or hazardous waste drop-off. Also, don’t try this with oil-based paints — too many fumes.

If you look in almost any homeowner’s garage, you’ll probably find a half-empty paint can or two. We know we can’t pour the leftover paint down the drain — which would contaminate the ...

If you look in almost any homeowner’s garage, you’ll probably find a half-empty paint can or two. We know we can’t pour the leftover paint down the drain – which would conta… ...

Whether you completed a whole-house painting project or just did a few touch-ups in one specific room, anyone who's ever bought paint before knows that there's almost always some left in the can ...

Oil-based paint and stains don’t last forever, and when they’ve gone bad, it’s time to think about paint disposal. Whether the paint has dried out or the stain smells off, these products can ...

If you’ve ever wondered how to dispose of paint or where to throw away old paint cans, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 868 million gallons of architectural paint are sold annually in ...

Store your paint cans upside-down so the paint also acts as an interior seal. Keep paint in a cool, dark place where temperatures don't drop below freezing. How to dispose of latex paint ...

How to Dispose of Paint Method #5: Recycle empty paint cans. Ranjeet Mandal / EyeEm // Getty Images If you've emptied a can of paint, let the residue air-dry, then recycle the can with other metals.

If your paint is expired, you’ll want to dispose of it, so skip ahead to that section below. But if the paint is still usable—you just simply have no use for it—consider donating it to ...

If you look in almost any homeowner’s garage, you’ll probably find a half-empty paint can or two. We know we can’t pour the leftover paint down the drain — which would contaminate the ...

For oil-based paint disposal options, call the New Orleans Department of Sanitation at 504.648.2299, the Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs at 504.731.4612, ...