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Latex Paint (water –based) Latex Paint (water -based) is is NOT NOT Hazardous Waste Hazardous Waste

Leftover latex paint can be disposed of safely Leftover latex paint can be disposed of safely in several ways: in several ways:

 For small amounts, remove lid and let air dry in well ventilated area; or  For small amounts, remove lid and let air dry in well ventilated area; or

 Pour an absorbent material such as kitty litter, , , or paint  Pour an absorbent material such as kitty litter, sand, sawdust, or paint hardener in the can, stir, leave lid off can. The paint will absorb into hardener in the can, stir, leave lid off can. The paint will absorb into these materials and speed along the drying process; OR these materials and speed along the drying process;

 For large amounts, dump paint into a trash bag lined cardboard box,  For large amounts, dump paint into a trash bag lined cardboard box, stir stir in an absorbent material and let dry. in an absorbent material and let dry.

Once the latex paint is completely dry, whether in a box or original Once the latex paint is completely dry, whether in a box or original paint paint can, it is safe for disposal and may be put into your regular trash for can, it is safe for disposal and may be put into your regular trash for pickup. pickup. based paint IS hazardous waste and must be disposed at an approved Oil based paint IS hazardous waste and must be disposed at an approved hazardous waste collection site. Lower Merion Township’s Hazardous hazardous waste collection site. Lower Merion Township’s Hazardous Waste Collection Day is October 20, 2019 from 9:00-3:00 PM at 1300 Waste Collection Day is October 20, 2019 from 9:00-3:00 PM at 1300 Woodbine Avenue, Penn Valley Woodbine Avenue, Penn Valley