But, 9V, C and D batteries should have their positive or raised terminal covered in heavy duty packing, duct or electrical tape before disposing of them in your residential trash. Single use alkaline batteries such as AA, AAA, 9V, C and D batteries are not accepted for recycling and should be disposed of in your residential trash. * Oil based paints, stain and thinners are considered hazardous waste and can be disposed of at the District's Tox Drop collection events. These preventative measures eliminate spills on our roadways and prevent damage to their hauling equipment. Once the paint is in a completely solid state, double bag the can(s) and dispose of them in your residential trash.
If you have a large amount of latex paint, line a box with a garbage bag, spread kitty litter & wadded up newspaper inside the bag, pour the leftover paint over the materials. To speed up the process, you can add kitty litter, saw dust or another drying agent directly inside the can. If not, proceed with the following steps.Ģ. Take the lid off and fully dry out the left over paint. But, there are certain steps that need to be taken:ġ. See if there is a REUSE purpose for your leftover paint either in your own home or at a local non-profit organization. Although, we want to limit the amount of items we send to the landfill, in this case it is safe to dispose of the latex paint in this manner. Latex paint is water based and therefore, non-toxic.
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