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02-13-2013, 07:14 PM
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How to dispose of paint?
I did a remodeling job over the past year and the house sold as soon as I was done.... Closing is Friday. Seller has asked me to get rid of all paint on premises. I have 30 one gallon cans in various stages of fullness. Most if not all are latex. Do I just pour it in a bin with kitty litter to dry it? I know I can dump it if dried. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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02-13-2013, 07:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
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If its latex it can all go in the landfill I believe. If it's in big cans I'd mix with something, either litter like you mentioned or sawdust works well. Just so it doesn't make a mess.
Oil based paint is supposed to be disposed of as a hazardous substance.
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02-13-2013, 08:46 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Environmentally Safer Paint Removal, Restoration and Deck Products
water based paints..latex, acrylic, waterborne.. leave the lids off and let them dry up solid..then toss. or if in a rush.. use a product like the above, and toss..
oil base..either go the transfer station in your town.. they usually have a method of disposal, or ther is an annual or semi annual hazardous waste day...or.. get an empty 5 gal bucket with lid.. go about half and half with oil dry till its hard.. bang the lid on..and toss
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02-14-2013, 07:22 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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Yup,open cover on latex and let it dry til it is hard before disposal. Oil based is not so simple...
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02-15-2013, 12:50 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
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When living in Mansfield, i took my paint over the border to Easton and dumped it in the woods.
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02-15-2013, 05:16 PM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
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Fill the can with cat litter
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02-15-2013, 07:10 PM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
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Open lid and fill can with kitty litter if latex. When solid or dry throw in trash. Its legal, I work for a waste company.
If oil based save and wait until Hazardous day to get rid of.
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02-15-2013, 08:33 PM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
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I know a painter that saves all his latex offwhite and makes apartment special stuff. Works great for apts or garages. If you dump it all together it usually ends up some shade of brown.
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02-18-2013, 08:17 PM
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silver nissan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by keeperreaper
Open lid and fill can with kitty litter if latex. When solid or dry throw in trash. Its legal, I work for a waste company.
If oil based save and wait until Hazardous day to get rid of.
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Yea what he said,just dont put it out for the garbage guy till its dry ,,,we dont like that  |
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02-19-2013, 09:30 AM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Kitty litter worked well. Last ones to be dumped today and send her a bill....
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02-19-2013, 04:34 PM
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No Shorts On
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Bassachusetts
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I've seen towns have "waste" days. Paints, oils and other liquids are collected and disposed of. Usually see them in the spring but your town hall might have more info
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02-20-2013, 04:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: S. Yarmouth, MA
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I flagged down our G-man yesterday and asked him. He said you can use kitty litter to dry it out or Lowes sells paint hardener which I understand is a powder you can add which is supposed to quickly harden the paint. Then you can leave it out with the lid off the can and they'll take it.
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03-01-2013, 10:18 AM
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Dave's Guide Service
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Cape Cod
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u take it to the cape and paint seals with it
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03-01-2013, 10:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bassmaster
u take it to the cape and paint my Harley with it
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03-01-2013, 11:02 AM
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Dave's Guide Service
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Cape Cod
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is it pink
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03-01-2013, 11:04 AM
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nope. Paisley
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03-02-2013, 01:19 PM
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Annisquam Assassin
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Peabody, MA
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hey bassmaster....that's a kickin picture of that needle....can you post a closer up pic?
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