How To Dispose Of... » Paint http://www.howtodisposeof.com Exploring environmentally and socially responsible disposal methods for the stuff we collect in our lives Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:12:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 HTDO: Water Based Paint http://www.howtodisposeof.com/index.php/2007/10/15/how-to-dispose-of-water-based-paint/ http://www.howtodisposeof.com/index.php/2007/10/15/how-to-dispose-of-water-based-paint/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:12:20 +0000 Philip Hayes http://www.howtodisposeof.com/?p=3 Liquid paint should not be taken to a landfill or poured down a sink. Use the following method when disposing of water-based paints:
  1. Fill a paper bag or box with kitty litter, sand, or saw dust.
  2. Pour the remaining paint over the absorbent material.
  3. Allow to dry completely in a well-ventilated area away from children, pets, and direct heat.
  4. Dispose of the solid in the regular trash.
  5. For paint residue in the can, remove the lid and allow to dry completely. Remove the skin and dispose of it in the regular trash. Leave the label on the can and recycle if a program is available in your area.

 

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