Saturday, September 18, 2010 is Hazardous Waste Day 9:00 a.m. till Noon
Please see the link "Household Hazardous Day Information" for specifics
Latex PAINT
is not hazardous!
LATEX ( = not hazardous)
How do I know if it’s latex (not hazardous)? The easiest way is to check the clean up instructions on label. If you can clean your brush or roller with soap and water, it is typically latex, or water-based and not hazardous.
Words to look for on label: Acrylic, Acrylic Emulsion, Ethylene glycol, Glycol, Latex, Poly Vinyl Alcohol, Vinyl emulsion, Water-based.
Latex paint can be disposed of as trash if dry/solid. To dry small amounts, remove lid and let the paint dry in the can. For larger amounts, mix in kitty litter, speedy dry or commercial paint hardener or pour one-inch layers of paint in a cardboard box lined with a plastic bag. Stir the paint occasionally to speed drying. Put completely dried paint in the trash.
How do I know if it’s oil / solvent based (hazardous)?
Best way to tell is by reading the label. If the label is missing or unreadable, the product should be brought to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
OIL / SOLVENT BASED ( = hazardous) Collected annually on Hazardous Waste Day
Easiest way is to check the clean up instructions on label. If the label says you must use mineral spirits or turpentine to clean your brush or roller, then the product is oil or solvent-based.
Words to look for on label: Combustible - Flammable
Alkyd Hydrocarbons Solvent based
Oil Lacquer Swimming Pool Paint
Oil based Lead Thinner
Alkyd Resin Linseed Oil Two-part paint
Car or boat paint Mineral Spirits
Chromium Petroleum
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