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| Oil-based paint |
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| Potential hazards |
| Vapors harmful; flammable |
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| May contain |
| alkyd, resin, mineral spirits |
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| Safer alternatives |
| Latex paint. |
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| Recycling |
For large quantities of reusable paint: If the paint is not contaminated, old, has not been frozen and you are not in a hurry to get rid of it, visit IMEX or call the staff at 206-263-8465.
How can I get free paint?
Free paint may be available through the Industrial Materials Exchange (IMEX). Visit IMEX or call the staff at 206-263-8465.
Residents and non-profit organizations may be able to pick up limited amounts of oil-based paint from the South Seattle Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility or Wastemobile (March - October) depending on availability. |
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| Proper disposal |
For oil-based paint: Do not dry up oil-based paint. Take it to a household hazardous waste collection site.
For other paint products (such as turpentine): Take to a household hazardous waste collection site.
See the following for locations, times of operation, and what is accepted.
NOTE: See the Business Waste pages for more information about commercial waste exchange and disposal.
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| More Information |
| Home maintenance - NLM/NIH Household Products Database |
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