How Do You Dispose Of Empty Paint Cans?
Home improvement projects often leave you with a couple inches of paint left in a can and no idea how to safely and properly get rid of the paint. The University of Missouri recommends using up any leftover paint by painting a small project or simply applying another coat of paint to your wall until the paint’s gone. Latex-based paint can be thrown away when dry, but oil-based paint must be disposed of as hazardous waste. If you don’t want to use up the rest of a latex-based paint, follow these tips to dispose of it properly. Let your paint can dry out naturally. Remove the lid and place the paint can outside or in a garage. Leave the lid off until the paint solidifies. This will only work for cans with a couple inches of paint remaining. Leave the paint can open for at least eight hours, then check to see if the paint has dried. Pour kitty litter or another absorbent material into the paint can if you have more than a couple inches of paint remaining, or if the paint doesn’t harden af
