{organizing with style} Tips for Proper Paint Storage, Disposal, and Recycling

We recently completed Project Paint Storage at our house, which included transferring all of our latex paint into plastic, screw-top canisters with labels, creating a customized paint deck, completing paint reference charts, compiling a kit to make organizing new paint quick and easy in the future, and finally organizing and storing all of our other painting supplies in our utility room.

During the course of this project, we did a lot of research regarding both paint storage and disposal options, and we ended up being able to recycle some of our unwanted paint, as well as all of our empty cans.  Today I'm sharing the findings of my research with some helpful tips for proper paint storage, disposal, and recycling.



PAINT STORAGE TIPS

Storing Latex Paint




Storing Oil-Based Paint and Spray Paint





PAINT AND PAINT CAN DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING TIPS

Look for Alternatives to Disposal First

If you have good, unwanted paint, consider giving it to an organization that can use it, such as a local charity or community groups, a high school or community theater, or a Habitat for Humanity ReStore.


Disposing of and Recycling Unused Latex Paint and Empty Paint Cans




Disposing of Oil-Based Paint and Paint Cans



Disposing of and Recycling Aerosol Paint Cans




These tips are based on my research, including from the following websites, where you can gain further information:  Absolute Painting; Do It Herself; NDHealth.gov; Denvergov.org; Ohio EPAAbout.com Home Repair; The Daily Green.

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