How do you dispose of old paint cans?
Throwing cans of leftover paint into the trash is an environmental no-no. Paint contains hazardous chemicals that are toxic if they leach into the ground soil or water. The chemicals can also contaminate the air if set on fire. Not only is it unfriendly to the environment, in most cases it is illegal. Recycle your paint by offering it to people who might need it for crafts, smaller projects or touch-ups. Offer it for free on a website such as Freecycle.com or Craigslist.org. Call local charities to donate the paint. Look up shelters, non-profit organizations, community centers, clinics, or Habitat for Humanities in your local yellow pages. Contact the Waste Management Division of your county and ask if there is a recycling program. Some dumps allow people to drop off leftover products like paint, so that other people can come by and select what they need and bring it home. Fill the paint can with kitty litter and set the can aside, uncovered, until it dries. The kitty litter will help
