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Leftover Paint: Use up leftover paint for touchups, primers or undercoats. Consolidate partial containers of compatible paint, and use it up. List leftover paint with the Industrial Materials Exchange (IMEX) at (206) 296-4899.
Latex Paint and Latex Paint Stains Waste:
You may dry out latex paint and latex paint stains, using one of the following options. Do not dry out oil-based paint.
With small amounts of leftover latex paint/stains (1 inch or less in the can), remove the lid, let the paint/stain dry in the can, under cover from rain; or paint on cardboard or newspaper to dry. Discard cans in the garbage with lids off.
For larger amounts, mix kitty litter into the latex paint/stains and allow mixture to dry. Use a 50/50 mixture for fast drying time.
Mix a commercial paint hardener with latex paint/stains according to the directions.
The paint/stain is dry enough when it has a tacky, oatmeal-like consistency and will not spill out of the can. You may put the can in the garbage with the lid off. Your garbage hauler will not accept it if the lid is on.
For more on proper latex paint and latex paint stain disposal, visit http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/facilities/latex-paint-disposal.asp or call the Business Waste Line at 206-263-8899.
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