Use It All Up - Leave No Trace of Your Leftover Paint
by Earth 911 Staff on April 2nd, 2007
When you are close to finishing your painting project, take a quick look in your paint can - how much paint is left? If only an inch or two is left in the bottom of the can, consider painting your project until ALL the paint is gone. This will eliminate any unnecessary storage or disposal of leftover paint. What a space saver!
Here are some other ways to use leftover paint:
- Consider using leftover paint as an undercoat (not as a primer) if you have a bright colored wall needing to be painted a lighter color.
- Use leftover paint on another project if possible.
- Donate paint to a local organization that can reuse the remaining paint. If you have leftover, unwanted paint in good condition, consider contacting a local charity, high school drama department, or church to see if they will accept paint for reuse. Examples of nonprofit organizations that may be interested in leftover paint include local Habitat for Humanity chapters and Keep America Beautiful affiliates. Some communities even offer “Swap Shops” (product exchanges) as part of a local household hazardous waste program, facility or local charity.
- Ask your neighbors and friends if they can use your leftover paint on small projects they may have around their house or yard. Not only will you be able to help yourself and the environment, but also your neighbor!
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