How to dispose of old paint tins?
How to dispose of old paint tins?
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JulesV

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1,800 posts

246 months

Sunday 21st March 2010
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Having lived in the same house for many years, I have decided to have a bit of a clear out. In my shed are loads of old paint cans left over from various decorating jobs over the years. Is it OK to just chuck them in the wheelie bin or is there some other way that they should be disposed of?

HOGEPH

5,249 posts

208 months

Sunday 21st March 2010
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Your local dump has probably got a specific bin for old paint.

Fun Bus

17,911 posts

240 months

Sunday 21st March 2010
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I had the same thing when I last moved house and found that not all tips had the facility to accept old paint - check on the web who does and does'nt near you.

jeff m

4,066 posts

280 months

Sunday 21st March 2010
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The rule here (New Jersey) is to open them up and let them dry first.

Then either include in the trash or tie a string through the handles if you have a few and leave them out on trash day next to your other trash.

Please do not mail them to me.

Not much help eh smile

OR when you buy some paint ask the store if they can put it in their commercial trash.

bazking69

8,620 posts

212 months

Monday 22nd March 2010
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Most local council tips have a specific spot for tins of paint.


Simpo Two

91,001 posts

287 months

Monday 22nd March 2010
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bazking69 said:
council tips
'Amenity Recycling Centre' if you please!

It's like a tip, only with a bigger name.

mrobin33

930 posts

246 months

Wednesday 24th March 2010
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Has nobody nearby rented a skip?