Paint Disposal Office: 704-462-1348 Soap and Water

Catawba County’s Residential Paint Helpful Hints... Recycling Program Whenever possible, purchase latex or oth- (Open Year Round) er water-based paints rather than oil- based products. Latex paint is not consid- Blackburn Landfill Facility ered hazardous and is less harmful to the 4017 Rocky Ford Rd environment. It also cleans up easily with Newton, NC 28658 Paint Disposal Office: 704-462-1348 soap and water. www.catawbacountync.gov Aerosol paint can be sprayed on cloth (Utilities and Engineering Dept) material and left to dry. Once dry, it can A Guide to the Proper The Paint recycling service is available be disposed of in the trash along with the Disposal of Paint Products during regular Landfill operating hours empty can. and is offered to the citizens of Catawba County, free of charge. Small amounts of paint can be mixed with Call 704-462-1348 for current hours. other colors and used as a primer coat or Latex & Oil Based Paint accepted! on jobs where the final finish is not critical. No spray paint No business waste please. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Catawba County Residential Household Hazardous Waste Bi-Annual Collection Events (Includes Paint) Visit the website for event dates and times. www.catawbacountync.gov (Utilities and Engineering Dept) The drive through collection event is offered to the citizens of Catawba County Catawba County, free of charge. Utilities and Engineering No business waste accepted. P O B o x 3 8 9 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For more information on the proper Newton, NC 28658 disposal of paint and other types of 828- 465- 8217 Paint Donations household hazardous waste, read the 704- 462- 1348 (Accepts only new unopened cans of paint) product label, or call the Catawba www.catawbacountync.gov Resource Warehouse 828-256-2695 County Utilities and Engineering Dept Habitat for Humanity 828-328-4663 at 828-465-8217 or 704-462-1348. 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. Measure the area to be painted (deduct chemicals, such as solvents and metals, that Cans 1/4 or less full - Simply remove the window and door areas) so you’ll be can damage the environment and endan- lid and place can in a safe, well- sure to purchase the correct amount. ger human health if disposed of improper- ventilated area. Liquid will dry in a few ly. 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 lefto- Protect your work surface by lining it will create a seal around the rim and ver 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- completely solidified before plac- your paint, do not use it. Save all paint ments for their use. ing in the trash. Liquid paint can containing lead and bring to the County’s spill during the collection process; Pass it on! paint collection area located at the Black- Donate unopened cans of paint. Many paint leaking into trucks and onto schools, community groups and other roadways poses tremendous clean- burn Landfill Facility (see reverse side for organizations will accept unopened cans up challenges. more information). of paint, especially white paint. Because disposal costs through hazardous Accepted at these local reuse stores below. waste collection can be very costly for a Resource Warehouse 828-256-2695 community, it is important for citizens to Habitat for Humanity 828-328-4663 look at all available use and disposal options. .

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