Water based paint -- NOT a hazardous waste once dry
Can be thrown out in the trash when it is completely dried out and solid
Four Ways to Dry Out Latex Paint
Pop the lid off of the can of paint and allow to air dry (works best for small amounts of paint)
Line a cardboard box with plastic and pour a thin layer of paint on the plastic and allow to dry. Continue to pour layers of paint until all paint is dry and hard. The box, plastic, paint can and lid can all go in the trash
Mix in kitty litter, sawdust or crumpled newspapers to speed up the drying time
Purchase a paint hardener and mix in (found at most home improvement or hardware stores)
Year-Round Latex Paint Disposal
Doyle's Farm & Home Ace Hardware (fee based) 560 Deere Drive | New Richmond, WI 715-246-6184
OIL BASED Paints, Stains & Varnishes
Oil based paints, stains and varnishes are hazardous waste
