The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility located at 2224 E. Queen Creek Road has recycled latex paint available for Gilbert residents at no charge. Residents can come and pick up 25 gallons of a variety of colors including browns, whites, and shades of grey, and green.

Most painting projects, paint is purchased in larger quantities than needed. Besides disposing of the leftover paint, why not recycle it so it can be reused or reprocessed to make a high-quality, economical, recycled paint.

HHW accepts the following items: automobile and household batteries, rimless automobile tires (limit 5), paints and stains, adhesives, solvents, motor oil, antifreeze, transmission and hydraulic fluids, gasoline and diesel fuel, pool chemicals, household cleaners, fluorescent light bulbs, electronic wastes such as computers, printers, monitors, televisions, etc., weed killer and pesticides. There will be a 5-gallon limit per participant on paint, oil, and antifreeze.

For FREE paint the HHW Facility is open to the public on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 7:00 am - 1:00 pm. The paint is offered on a first come first served basis.

My Ideas For Recycled Paint:

• Painting over city graffiti
• Masonary or Wood
• Interior/Exterior Walls
• Paint exterior planters
• Interior/Exterior Walls
• Interior/Exterior Walls
• Eagle Scout Project:
  Volunteer to Paint A House

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• High School Drama Departments
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Use It All Up - Leave No Trace of Your Leftover Paint Use up all your leftover paint to minimize the amount of paint needing to be stored, reused, recycled or disposed of locally. Reuse or Recycle It - Give Your Old Paint New Life Understand how paint can be reused or recycled, and locate a reuse and recycling program in your community. Disposal of Paint - The Last Resort Find out where to dispose of paint and paint-related products if reuse or recycling opportunities are not available in your community.

Store It Properly - Extend the Life of Your Leftover Paint Learn tips on how to properly store leftover paint to extend its life of paint for future use or make it easier to donate the paint for reuse by someone else. Paint Wise - Buy The Right Size Find out how to buy the correct amount of paint for your project; thus minimizing the amount of leftover paint for storage, recycling or disposal. Helpful Links on Paint Recycling

The Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) estimates that 34 million gallons of leftover consumer paint are generated annually in the United States. PSI is working with state and local governments, manufacturers, retailers, paint recyclers, paint contractors and environmental/consumer advocates to develop leftover paint management solutions that are both financially and environmentally sustainable. Recycled paint is one such solution.

Several large paint manufacturers are currently producing recycled content paint and, with PSI, are working with other manufacturers, recyclers, and government officials to increase the market. The company's goal is to reduce the environmental impacts of managing the ever-increasing volume of leftover paint.

Recycled paints are screened and filtered, and manufacturers guarantee product performance. Using recycled-content latex paint can earn you points on the Built Green checklist, as well as potentially save you as much as 60 percent on material costs.



GILBERT'S MISSION STATEMENT:



"To provide superior municipal services which enhance quality of life, foster positive business relations, and maintain a safe environment in an atmosphere of fairness and trust."


Resources:

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
Product Stewardship Institute (PSI)
Earth 911





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