Paint disposal

Tue 26 Mar 2013, 13:22 (last edited on Tue 26 Mar 2013, 13:27)

The Charlbury 'bring and take' accepts part-used paint tins as well. But the next one isn't until October.
Go to www.charlburygreenhub.org.uk and put 'bring and take' in the search field for more details.

Tue 26 Mar 2013, 11:55

WODC also provides contact details if your tins have any usable leftover paint in them: "...a number of schemes use leftover paint. Visit www.communityrepaint.org.uk or call 0113 2003959. Alternatively contact the Orinoco Scrapstore, Oxford visit www.oxorinoco.org or call 01865 761113."

Mon 25 Mar 2013, 19:00

Advice on WODC site re Paint

We are unable to accept liquid paint, as it could contaminate landfill sites, so if you can't use it up or find it a good home by giving it away you will need to harden it before disposal. You can buy a paint hardener, or add sawdust, sand or soil to the tin and leave the lid off until the paint becomes solid and dry (please pierce the dried paint before taking it to a Waste Recycling Centre to make sure it's fully hardened).

If you have excess paint at home, try and use it up, either yourself or give it away to friends or relatives or donate it to a charity.Community RePaint is a network of paint re-use schemes who may be able to use your leftover usable paint.

Clean and dry metal tins can be thrown into the scrap metal banks at any Waste Recycling Centre, but plastic or contaminated tins must be landfilled (there is a landfill skip on every site).

In the future, follow the guidelines on the tin of paint before buying to ensure that you buy just the amount you need for a job.

Nearest site is currently Dix Pit nr Stanton Harcourt.

I hope this helps.

Sun 24 Mar 2013, 16:54

Where is the best place to dispose/recycle old paint tins ?

Thanks