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Recycle your leftover house paint and stains this Saturday at Howard Law

July 24, 2018 by FHC 3 Comments

They’re taking up space in the back of a utility closet, or in your basement or garage: stacks of half- or a quarter-full paint cans.

Well, here’s your chance to get rid of them safely and free up that storage space – at no cost to you. This Saturday, July 28th, take your old paint to the Howard University School of Law at 2727 Van Ness Street between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

PaintCare is the organization that will take it off your hands when you arrive. It’s a nonprofit created by paint manufacturers and funded by fees you likely paid if you purchased your paint in the District of Columbia. PaintCare periodically sets up temporary paint recycling drop-off sites in DC and other states where it operates. Some DC paint stores also serve as year-round drop-off locations.

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This program is for DC residents and businesses only, so be prepared to show an ID or other proof of residency. Visit paintcare.org/howard for information on the types of paint that will and will not be accepted.

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  1. sue ruff says

    July 24, 2018 at 9:27 am

    Will they take dried up/almost empty paint cans too?

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    • Tracy J. says

      July 24, 2018 at 10:02 am

      Good question. The site indicates they won’t take empty cans, but nothing about dried up cans of paint. There is a contact for questions: fgabriel@paint.org.

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    • Brett Rodgers says

      July 24, 2018 at 12:19 pm

      Hi – PaintCare does take dried paint, though it can’t be recycled. We do not take empty cans. All paint must be in its original containers with original labels. Hope that helps! – Brett Rodgers, Director of Communications, PaintCare, brodgers@paint.org

      Reply

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