Disposing of Paint?

[KPR]

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone knows if there are rules about how to dispose of old paint.... its no longer usable as its so old but don't know if i can just put it in the regular bins or if it has to be taken to a special disposal spot.

Anyone know?

Thanks

Kirsty

[Saffron]

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/524/refuse_collections/1669/hazardous_waste/1

[KPR]

Mmmmm thanks for this Saffron..... looks like on the website they dont class it as chemical.... unless im being really stupid and missing something.

[red devil]

Conflicting info on Southwark's website...

They won't collect paint tins... http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200084/recycling_and_waste/1667/bulky_waste_collection/2

yet they have a paint recycling scheme (if your paint is very old it might not be suitable i.e. contains lead)...

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/10070/recycling/1365/a_to_z_of_waste_and_recycling/17

Why don't you see if someone near where you live has a skip, and politely ask them if you can drop it in?..

[KPR]

Thanks Red Devil.

I didn't even think of doing that.

[Saffron]

Is it oil- or water-based paint?

Interesting info here:

http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/home/how-to-dispose-of-paint1.htm

[char1i3]

The waste treatment centre on the Old Kent Road will take paint.

Charlie

[Saffron]

Southwark pages link here:

http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/environment-and-planning/waste-and-recycling/household-waste-and-recycling/Pages/Hazardous-Waste.aspx

"The City of London operates a Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal Service (HWCDS) on behalf of 31 of the 32 London Boroughs (the exception being the London Borough of Hillingdon) and the City of London. For residents of all London boroughs (with the exception of Hillingdon) and the City of London please follow the information below. Please be aware that we do not collect paint from the LB of Haringey."

Also, specifically here: http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/environment-and-planning/Documents/chemical-information-sheet.pdf

The following items are acceptable for collection:

?? Inorganic Solids, Liquids and Gases (i.e. Sulphate Powders, Carbon Dioxide, Antifreeze)

?? Organic Solids and Solvents (i.e. White Spirit, Paint, Petrol, Diesel, Paraffin)

?? Organic Peroxides (i.e. Adhesive Activators / Hardeners)

?? Acids (i.e. Toilet Cleaners, Battery Acid)

?? Alkalis (i.e. Bleach, Hydroxide Solutions, Ammonia)

?? Cyanides (i.e. Old Rat Poisons)

?? Water or Air Reactive Chemicals (i.e. Sodium. Potassium, Carbides)

?? Oxidising Agents (i.e. Chlorate Weed Killers, Nitrate Fertilisers)

?? Reducing Agents (i.e. Sulphites, Dylon Net Curtain Whiting Agent)

?? Pesticides (i.e. Garden Chemicals ?C Liquid and Solid)

?? Pharmaceuticals (i.e. Tablets and Medicine ?C We DO NOT collect Clinical Waste)

[ruffers]

char1i3 Wrote:

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> The waste treatment centre on the Old Kent Road

> will take paint.

>

> Charlie

What Charlie says - I took a couple of half full tins there a couple of weeks ago. The bloke initially said he wouldn't take them but it turned out that was just because I was wearing a Man City shirt.

That new tip is great; clean and organised.

[red devil]

ruffers Wrote:

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> The bloke initially said he wouldn't take them but it turned

> out that was just because I was wearing a Man City

> shirt.

Welcome to the future :)

[ruffers]

He was a United fan; past present and future...

[red devil]

Hmmm, must be getting soft in his old age...