Home Improvement > PaintingSeptember 13, 2011
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Disposing of Old Paint

Old Paint CanDisposing of paint improperly can be an environmental hazard. It is important to know what type of paint you have and how to properly dispose of it. This is a guide about disposing of old paint.

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Dry Out Paint Before Adding To Trash

I open the cans and let the paint dry out and dispose of in the trash. I haven't needed to do this in Ocean City, so I am not sure of their legal disposal rules, which is probably the best place to start. Make sure you're "green"!

By looneylulu from Ocean City, MD

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Dispose Of Used Paint At Local Dump

Here in Georgia at our county dump, there is a bin marked for used paint disposal.

Check with your local county.

By Sherry from Valdosta, GA

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