City and County of Denver, CO

15/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 15/07/2024 20:19

Brush Up on Sustainability with Free Paint Recycling Event on July 27

Brush Up on Sustainability with Free Paint Recycling Event on July 27

Published on July 15, 2024

Denver Residents Can Brush Up on Sustainability with Free Paint Recycling Saturday, July 27

Denver ­- The City and County of Denver, in collaboration with GreenSheen Paint, a local paint recycling company, is hosting a free paint recycling event on Saturday, July 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1271 W. Bayaud Ave.

This eco-friendly event offers Denver residents a convenient and responsible way to dispose of leftover paint. Whether you're a homeowner who tackled a weekend project or a professional painter, all are welcome to participate in keeping our community clean and green.

Paint disposal in landfills creates environmental and public health problems. One gallon of improperly disposed paint can pollute up to 250,000 gallons of water.

"We're thrilled to partner with GreenSheen to offer this valuable service to Denver residents," said Sean Brown, Education Program Assistant with the City and County of Denver. "Recycling paint keeps harmful chemicals out of landfills and helps conserve resources. All paint purchased in Colorado funds free recycling program, so make sure to take advantage of it! This event is a great opportunity for everyone to do their part for a sustainable Denver."

Residents can conveniently drop off unwanted paint in its original containers (five gallons or less) while remaining in their vehicles. Event staff will be on hand to unload and ensure proper recycling of all accepted materials.

Here's what you can recycle:

  • Latex paint (acrylic)
  • Oil paint
  • Stains and shellacs
  • Lacquers
  • Sealers
  • Varnishes
  • Urethanes
  • Textured coatings

Please note that the following items will not be accepted:

  • Aerosol (spray) paint
  • Paint thinner
  • Solvents and cleaning agents
  • Drywall mud
  • Roof tar
  • Hazardous waste

Visit https://circular.eco/event/72724Den to learn more and register for this free event.

The Paint Stewardship Program was the product of Senate Bill 14-029, the Architectural Paint Stewardship Act, which approved a fee on all new, consumer paint sold in Colorado. The revenue collected from this fee funds a stewardship organization, PaintCare, to oversee paint reuse and recycling and offers drop-off sites throughout Colorado where the public can take unwanted paint for recycling. This paint is then reused, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound way.