This "3 Questions With" comes from a sponsored interview in partnership with PaintCare.
So you’ve finished that DIY project (and may I just say, that Ikea shelf looks magnificent), but now you’re stuck with smelly paint cans in your studio apartment. You can’t keep them there, but you know throwing them away is horrible for the environment. So how do you get rid of it? We chatted with paint recycling expert Brett Rodgers from Paintcare to find out.
How do I get rid of paint safely?
“The best thing is to use the old waste slogan ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.’ First, try and buy the exact right amount. Then, if there's any opportunity to reuse it or give it to a neighbor or community group, do that. If you can't reuse it, that's where recycling comes in and Paintcare makes that really easy.”
Why is recycling paint so important?
“Recycling paint keeps harmful chemicals out of streams and landfills, protecting our environment and communities. It also removes the burden of managing leftover paint waste from community trash or household hazardous waste services.”
How can people find somewhere to drop off their old paint?
“Paintcare has year-round locations where you can take unwanted paint, stain, varnish, and other accepted products for reuse or recycling. Find a drop-off site near you with the PaintCare site locator. Households and businesses with at least 100 gallons can ask for a direct pickup any time.”
