DISPOSAL OF LEFTOVER PAINT

The only paint accepted at the Greene County Household Hazard Waste Collection Day events is paint in aerosol cans. Paint in containers can be dried out in an environmentally acceptable manner.

Before you dispose of paint, there may be other alternatives.

Keep leftover paint for touch ups.

Apply a second coat

Use the paint to brighten a closet, basement or garage.

Give the paint to friend, church, school, community theatre group, low-income housing programs or housing rehabilitation organizations.

As a last resort, paint in cans can be dried out and disposed of with your other trash. If you have a very small amount, brush the paint on some cardboard or newspaper, leave in a well ventilated area and throw the painted cardboard or paper in your trash. You can recycle paint cans if completely clean and dry.

For larger amounts of paint left in the can, follow the instructions below:

		Remove the paint can lid;
		Stir in sawdust, cat litter or some other drying agent. Several retail stores sell a product made specifically for hardening waste paint;
		Place the can in a well ventilated, dry area away from children or pets until completely dry and hard;
		Place the dried, hard paint can with the lid off in with your other trash.

If you have over one half of a can of paint left, you can speed up the drying time by pouring out some of the paint into a plastic lined cardboard box(es) and follow the process above in both the can and the box(es).

We do accept paint strippers, thinners, varnishes, stains and turpentine at our Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events.

If stored properly, some paints can last up to 15 years. For storage tips go to: http://www.paint.org/con_info/leftover.cfm

Saw Dust is provided free to Greene County residents between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm (Monday – Friday) at the office. Sawdust is also available at the guard shack between 1:00 pm and 8:00 pm (Monday – Thursday) and between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm (Saturday). The office and guard shack are located at 2145 Greene Way Blvd., Xenia, Ohio.