How to dispose of Paint and Paint Cans
Disposing of spare paint and paint cans in a responsible way is important to ensure we do not pollute the environment around us.
Paint should never be poured down the drain, spilled on the ground, or flushed down the toilet.
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Return to Collection PointAll unwanted paint and paint products can be diverted from the landfill through the Paintback initiative. Take your paint and paint products to one of the 150 collection centres across Australia and Paintback will treat and recycle the products as suited.
Drop off at a Paintback Initative Collection Point
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General RecycleEmpty paint cans that have been thoroughly rinsed can be disposed in the kerbside waste or recycle bins according to the usual arrangements at your local council. *Always check beforehand to see if your council accepts paint cans in general recycling.
Dispose rinsed paint cans* in the kerbside recycling bin
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General wasteSmall amounts of leftover paint can be wiped up with newspaper or poured over kitty litter, and left to dry. Place dried paint in the kerbside waste bin.
Let leftover paint dry and place in rubbish bin
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RepurposeIf you have leftover paint, store it and consider what else you may be able to use it for. For example, future touch-ups or to up-cycle some old furniture.
Use it for another project
