Disposal Guide

Paint Many projects in the home result not only in quality products but a plethora of half-full paint cans and untapped caulking tubes. If you know you won't use up the extra amounts, consider donating the leftovers to churches or shelters or neighbors so that this disposal guide is never needed.
Product Flush Trash Reuse/Recycle Save for Collection
Spackle, glaze
  
  
  
Adhesive and glue, water based
  
  
  
Adhesive and glue, solvent based
  
  
  
Paint or Primer, Latex without lead or mercury
  
  
Paint or Primer, Latex with lead or mercury
  
  
  
Paint or Primer, oil based
  
  
Paint Thinner
  
  
Paint Remover and Stripper
  
  
  
Putty, Grout, Caulk
  
  
  
Rust Remover
  
  
  
Stain and Varnish
  
  
Wood Preservative
  
  
  

Note: Empty cans and/or dried lead-free paint can go in the trash

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