PAINT RECYCLING
Since 2002, the Nova Scotia Paint Recycling Program has helped keep paint out of landfills and out of our environment! More than three million containers of paint are purchased every year in Nova Scotia and up to 25% of that paint is never used.
How It Works
Nova Scotians can return leftover paint to any of the province's ENVIRO-DEPOT™ facilities, free of charge. Latex and oil-based paints including aerosols, as well as stains and varnishes are all accepted at these locations. Paint must be tightly sealed in its original container and the original label must be visible.
What’s Included
- Interior & exterior latex, alkyd, enamel & oil-based paints
- Porch, floor and deck paints
- Interior/exterior varnishes & urethanes
- Primers, undercoats, block fillers & sealers
- Marine enamels (must not contain pesticides)
- Wood finishing oils and stains
- Rust paint, decorative metal paints
- Fence and barn paints
- Aluminum paints
Paint Aerosols
- Latex , alkyds, varathanes
What's NOT Included
- Empty paint cans
- Bulging or unlabeled cans
- Roof patch, tars, grease
- Solvents (e.g. paint thinner or Varsol®)
- Glues and adhesives
- Paints containing pesticides, PCB's or lead
- Art and craft paints
- Automotive and marine paints
- Industrial and traffic paints
- Two-part paints (e.g. urethanes & epoxies)
- Deck cleaners
- Lacquers and epoxies
- Corrosive products
- Stir sticks, brushes, rags and rollers
- Other household hazardous waste
Paint Aerosols (NOT Included)
- Lacquers, adhesives, automotive
Empty Paint Cans
Most municipalities accept empty paint cans as regular garbage if the paint is dry and the lid removed. Contact your municipality for details.
Interesting Facts
Leftover paint products collected from ENVIRO-DEPOT™ facilities are sorted at a facility in Springhill, Nova Scotia. Once sorted, the paint is shipped to Quebec to be processed into new usable paint that meets industry standards. To learn more about the Paint Recycling Program, visit RRFB Nova Scotia's Website.
Over 2.7 million litres of paint have been collected since 2002!
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