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Unused Paint
Unused latex paint can get a
second life through reuse or through reprocessing and
reblending.
Options
for Old Paint and Paint-related Materials When no
longer usable many materials painters work with are
considered hazardous waste. Learn how to effectively
reduce and manage these hazardous wastes including ignitable
wastes, paints and paint thinners and toxic wastes with
heavy metals.
Recycled
Latex Paint This Minnesota Office of Environmental
Assistance Web site has information on recycled latex
paint, including the Minnesota state purchasing contract,
specifications for reprocessed and reblended paints,
and success stories on application of reused paint.
Reprocessed
Paint Hirshfield's, a paint manufacturer in Minneapolis
worked with Hennepin County to reprocess interior latex
paint from the county hazardous waste collection program.
Reusing
Contaminated Raw Materials Valley Design reclaims
powder coating for reuse, including contaminated
powder—powder that becomes mixed with one or many
colors after spraying.
Reuse
Large quantities of leftover usable paint may find a
user through the Minnesota
Materials Exchange. List your paint on the free
on-line exchange service or call 612.624.1300.
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