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Mar 13, 2004 | 07:33 PM

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how do you all get rid of leftover paint?

Mar 13, 2004 | 07:38 PM

Mil1ion

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Call your fire dept and see if they do a hazardous materials round-up day this year.

Mar 13, 2004 | 08:28 PM

CowboyBilly9Mile

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From: Eastern WA

In my community there is a waste-to-energy facility and recycling center. Along with allowing people to dump off (for free) recyclable items such as steel, paper, etc, you can leave paint and other chemicals (for free). They inspect the items and then put them on a table for the public to take and use if they/we need it and presumably can use it (for free once again). Paint, insecticides, solvents, etc are all available on a first come first claimed basis. Call the company/govt office that handles your waste and see what they have to offer.

Mar 13, 2004 | 08:55 PM

F2504x4

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ask if your exgirl/exwife needs there car painted? oh well just a thought...

Mar 14, 2004 | 05:53 AM

billsco

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From: Buffalo, Minnesota

Our garbage service will take paint if you remove the lid from the can and allow it to dry thoroughly. It takes some time for a gallon of paint to dry that way, but it doesn't get easier than that. Call your company and ask.

Mar 14, 2004 | 09:36 AM

ftwfred

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Water based paint can be "Solidified" by adding CAT LITTER or OIL DRY to it.
Once it is SOLIDIFIED it can go to the landfill

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Mar 14, 2004 | 11:25 AM

Mike W

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From: Central Kali

This is easy. Just spread some newspapers on a old piece of metal. Pour on the paint and let it dry. Roll up the newspaper and put it in the trashcan.