Oil-based paint and stains don’t last forever, and when they’ve gone bad, it’s time to think about paint disposal. Whether the paint has dried out or the stain smells off, these products can’t be used ...

Paint is one of the most common items people dispose of incorrectly. Being a liquid, it isn't something that should go directly in the trash, and oil-based paints are highly flammable, so what should ...

When it comes to household waste, tossing a leftover paint can in the garbage might seem harmless. But one sanitation worker’s TikTok video shows why that’s a costly mistake. After an improperly ...

If you’ve ever tackled a home improvement painting project, you likely have a stash of half-used paint cans somewhere in your home. But paint doesn’t last forever. Latex paint can remain usable for up ...

Summer is high season for home improvement projects, so there are likely to be pyramids of leftover paint cans sitting in basements and garages. Paint that is not properly stored or disposed of can be ...

Sustainable Saratoga's 2022 Paint Collection Day event. The 2023 event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. One gallon of recycled paint saves half a gallon of fresh water, according ...

We have received many inquiries lately on how to recycle/dispose of items such as antifreeze, propane tanks, batteries and paint. See our answers below for tips on how to handle these items. Over the ...

Every household has them: half-empty cans of paint, old pesticides, expired cleaning products, used batteries, or motor oil ...

Cowlitz County Public Works is collecting materials like old paint, pesticides and aerosol cans Oct. 28 in the Woodland Safeway parking lot to help keep homes free of hazardous products. Residents of ...