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Do You Know About The Correct Way To Recycle Paint Cans?
by Sophia W. Update Your SelfOne
of the first concerns that confounds us after we are done with a household
project is what we should do about the paint. Based on the nature of paint that
we have used, we can either recycle or reuse it. However, if you are unable to
do the same then you will have to carry it to a facility dealing with hazardous
waste. There are 3 states which have passed the regulation on paint take back
programs in association with the paint industry after discussions with the
Product Stewardship Institute.
It
was the state of Oregon which had first introduced the take-back program in the
year 2009. The paint industry, as per this program, was required to set up
take-back locations, the costs of which should be borne by the consumers. They
won’t really be required to pay up a huge amount of money, but just marginally
more from the actual cost price of the paint.
How to Recycle Paint Cans
Given
below are a few tips on proper method of Paint
recycling. If you have
determined to recycle paints, it’s absolutely imperative to learn about the
proper ways to do the same:
To
start off with, you won’t really have to deal with extra paint if you don’t buy
it at the first place. Buy only what you need. One of the best ways to buy the
exact amount of paint is to measure your walls and multiply height X length in
a bid to calculate the square footage. It is a sort of “precycling” according
to Jennifer Berry, public and strategic relations manager for Earth911.
Earth911 is in charge of the maintenance of database of recycling options meant
for diverse types of household products in the United States of America.
Know
for a fact that if you are buying latex paint, it can be stored for a very long
period of time--- so much so, that it can even be mixed and reused for a
project to be carried out later. Later you can either use it as the base paint
or for painting inside surfaces which cannot be seen. So, there is practically
no need to throw it away. The paint can be tightly sealed in a container and
stored upside down in a cool place. You can wrap the can up in plastic and
place the lid tightly. As experts maintain, we should first aim to “use the
paint next” rather than to recycle the same. Remember not to keep it within the
reach of pets or children. Reused latex paint might not render the exactly
desirable finish that you want, so they can be utilized for unexposed portions.
This is the most environment friendly and economical option to make use (or
reuse) of paint.
You
can check with the nearby community paint recycling programs in your locality.
There are several schools, waste haulers as well as other programs which are
regularly collecting paint and reusing the same for community projects.
If you have already emptied an entire container of
paint, you can jolly well Recycle
paint cans. However, you have to let the residue air dry, at first. Then
try and recycle them with other metals. Please keep in mind that even if you
have just a very thin layer of dried up paint at the bottom of the can you will
have to throw the entire can in the trash.
Conclusion
Please ensure that you are thoroughly educating yourself
about the proper ways of recycling paint cans by turning to more posts like
these. Paints cans are regularly used for household projects, so it’s important
to learn about the proper procedures of dispensing them.
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