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Reduce – Eliminate the need for disposing of unwanted or unused paint by buying only the amount of paint required for your home project. Your local paint retailer can assist you in determining how much paint to buy. Reuse – Donate useable paint to a local high school drama department or community theatre group. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that builds homes for families
in need. Usable paint is often
needed for these projects, as well as for resale in their discount materials
warehouse store, ReStore Saginaw
To schedule an appointment to donate your usable paint call ReStore Saginaw at
754-9435.
Read more in the MMWA Household Paint Handling Guide RecycleGive old paint a new life through MMWA's Paint ReNew program. Drop off acceptable paint at a Paint ReNew location for recycling.
Nearly empty cans of latex paint be easily disposed of at curbside using the following guidelines: Remove the lid and solidify the paint by mixing it with shredded newspaper, cat litter or a paint hardener, available at hardware stores. When dry and solid, leave lids off and throw both away with your regular trash. Oil based paint – This type of paint is not as easy to manage at home. Drop it off at a Paint ReNew Location or Household Hazardous Waste collection event. Drop off paint at one of the following Paint ReNew Partner locations:
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Mid Michigan Waste Authority 7950 Gratiot Suite #5 Saginaw, MI 48609 (989) 781-9555 mmwa1991@sbcglobal.net |
