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How to Safely Dispose of Paint
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Tags: Painting, Disposing of Paint
After you finish your latest painting project it can be difficult to figure out how to dispose of that extra paint. Here is a list of how you can safely dispose of paint.
| 1. | Check the label to see if any lead or hazardous materials are in it. Some old paints call for hazardous waste disposal. |
| 2. | Remove the lid and let the paint air dry in the can. To speed up the process, stir in an absorbent material such as clay kitty litter, sawdust, or leftover concrete mix. |
| 3. | After the paint is completely dry and shows no moisture whatsoever, wrap the dried clump in newspaper and place into your regular trash. Do not place the lid back on the can. Wrap the lid and can separately in newspaper for disposal. This option works best for latex paints because oil based paints require an extensive time to dry. |
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