NEW! Effective July 1st, 2013 Helpful Hints...

Catawba County’s Whenever possible, purchase latex or Residential Paint other water-based paints rather than oil- based products. Latex paint is not consid- Program ered hazardous and is less harmful to the environment. It also cleans up easily with Paint Disposal Blackburn Landfill Facility soap and water.

4017 Rocky Ford Rd Aerosol paint can be sprayed on paper or A Guide to the Proper Newton, NC 28658 cloth material and left to dry. Once dry, it Disposal of Paint Products Office: 704-462-1348 can be disposed of in the trash along with the empty can. The NEW permanent Paint recycling service Small amounts of paint can be mixed with is available during regular Landfill operating other colors and used as a primer coat or hours and is offered to the citizens of on jobs where the final finish is not critical. Catawba County, free of charge.

All Types of Paint accepted! No business please.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Household One-Day Collection Event (includes Paint)

Saturday, November 2nd, 2013 9am - 1pm LP Frans Stadium 2500 Clement Blvd NW Hickory, NC 28601 Catawba County The drive through collection event is Utilities and Engineering offered to the citizens of PO Box 389 Catawba County, free of charge. For more information on the proper Newton, NC 28658 No business waste accepted. disposal of paint and other types of 828- 465- 8217 household hazardous waste, read the 704- 462- 1348 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ product label, or call the Catawba www.catawbacountync.gov/ue Paint Donations County Utilities and Engineering Dept (Accepts only new unopened cans of paint) at 828-465-8217 or 704-462-1348. Resource Warehouse 828-256-2695 Habitat for Humanity 828-328-4663 Brush up on the Facts

Dry it up! Avoiding Future Paint Disposal Paint is a common product that can Empty cans - remove lids from cans, and  Avoid creating the waste from the start! become household hazardous waste when dispose of both lids and empty cans along  Buy only the amount of paint you need. it is not completely used. Paint contains with your regular trash. chemicals, such as solvents and metals, that Measure the area to be painted (deduct can damage the environment and endan- Cans 1/4 or less full - Simply remove the window and door areas) so you’ll be ger human health if disposed of improp- lid and place can in a safe, well- sure to purchase the correct amount. erly. ventilated area. Liquid will dry in a few days. Dispose in regular trash when com-  Use up existing paint before purchasing Liquid paint should not be poured down pletely dry. more. the drain, sewer, dumped on the ground Cans more than 1/4 full - Use mulch, sand,  Apply another coat to use up leftover or thrown into the trash. kitty litter, or shredded paper as a drying paint. agent. Use it up!  Store leftover cans upside down and it The easiest way to dispose of your left-  Protect your work surface by lining it will create a seal around the rim and over paint is to use it! with old newspaper. keep the paint fresh.  Apply an extra coat.  Add drying agent.  Touch up scrapes and smudges.  Stir and mix thoroughly.  Store paint in dry area, where it will not  Paint closet interiors, garage walls, or freeze. storage shelves. Once the paint is completely dry you can  Use as primer or undercoat. dispose in the regular trash. Did you know…  Give usable paint to neighbors, Paint produced after 1978 will not contain friends, relatives, or local outlets such lead, with the exception of some industrial as community service organizations, Please be sure that paint is paints. If you are unsure about the age of theater groups, or recreation depart- ments for their use. completely solidified before plac- your paint, do not use it. Save all paint containing lead and bring to the County’s ing in the trash. Liquid paint can Pass it on! paint collection area located at the Black- Donate unopened cans of paint. Many spill during the collection process; burn Landfill Facility (see reverse side for schools, community groups and other paint leaking into trucks and onto more information). organizations will accept unopened cans of paint, especially white paint. roadways poses tremendous Because disposal costs through hazardous Consider donating to the local cleanup challenges. can be very costly for a stores listed on the reverse side of this community, it is important for citizens to brochure. look at all available use and disposal options.