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1 -CAL MARITIME Latex Paint: Disposal Guidelines
<br /> Latex Paint: Hazards and solutions for Disposal
<br /> Use Proper Disposal Methods. In California, it is illegal to dispose of latex paint in the trash or down
<br /> storm drains or sewer drains. According to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control
<br /> (DTSQ* it is also illegal to air dry or mix small amounts of latex paint with any substance for the
<br /> purpose of solidifying it and disposing of it because this practice is considered "treatment of a
<br /> hazardous waste," However, if latex paint has naturally dried out, it may be disposed of in the trash.
<br /> Introduction you need for a project. Many retailers provide this kind of help
<br /> The average household stockpiles 1 to 3 gallons of paint per as a service to their customers. In addition, some retailers take
<br /> year. In California, leftover latex or oil based paint is considered back unused, unopened latex paint that they've sold to you.
<br /> a hazardous waste and must be managed appropriately, Check with your local retailer to see if they take paint back and
<br /> This fact sheet defines latex paint and its potential effects on under what conditions.
<br /> the environment and health, and presents practical ideas on Use it properly. To protect your health,always apply latex paint
<br /> how to use and handle it properly. in well-ventilated areas and wear a protective face mask and
<br /> goggles that completely cover your eyes.
<br /> What is Latex Paint? This is especially important when spray painting. Store it
<br /> Latex paint is a water-based coating containing resins, solvents, properly. Store paint cans upside down with the lids on
<br /> pigments, and additives. It is durable, easy to apply, cleans up securely to keep it fresh until you need it again and make it
<br /> with soap and water, and it has replaced oil-based (solvent- more recyclable. Avoid storing it at extreme temperatures.
<br /> based) paint in 85 percent of painting projects in California. In Use up leftover paint. The best way to get rid of leftover latex
<br /> fact, over 58 million gallons of latex paint are sold annually paint from one household project is to use it up on another. If
<br /> statewide, m a k i n g it the most frequently used paint you cannot use the paint, give it away in its original container
<br /> product on the market. Although water-based (latex) paint is to friends, neighbors, or community groups.
<br /> less harmful to the environment and your health than oil- based Reuse your paint applicators. Clean brushes and rollers in sinks
<br /> paint, its ingredients are hazardous. That's why it must be or other facilities where wastewater flows directly into sewers
<br /> managed as a hazardous material. for treatment. Do not clean applicators in the street or other
<br /> Environmental Effects places where the wastewater could flow into storm drains that
<br /> Latex paint can be highly toxic to the environment. it harms fish in turn flow into local streams and rivers. Also, do not dean
<br /> and wildlife, and contaminates the food chain if poured down them in the backyard where paint may contaminate soils.
<br /> a storm drain. It can also pollute groundwater if dumped on the Recycle your leftover paint. Contact your local environmental
<br /> ground. While it may be acceptable to clean paint applicators health, solid waste, or public works department to find out
<br /> in the sink, pouring excess paint down the drain disrupts about household hazardous waste{HHW} collection programs.
<br /> microbes and causes sewage treatment to be less effective and These programs have been set up to collect, reuse, and recycle
<br /> more costly. If thrown into the trash it can contaminate other leftover paint from households. See "For More Information"
<br /> recyclable materials, thus wasting valuable resources. for how to find locations of HHW collection programs.
<br /> Health Effects Use paint exchange programs. Take advantage of HHW waste
<br /> Latex paint can also have adverse effects on your health if not exchange programs sponsored by local government. These
<br /> used properly. If used in closed areas, its chemical components programs generally accept usable but unwanted paint and give
<br /> can irritate eyes, skin, and lungs and cause headaches and it away to any individual that can use it. The paint is
<br /> nausea. It can also contribute to respiratory problems, muscle unprocessed, but still usable, and in its original containers.
<br /> weakness, and liver and kidney damage. Use recycled latex paint. Some leftover paint that has been
<br /> What Can I Do? collected through local HHW collection programs is sorted,
<br /> consolidated, and strained, and then sent to paint
<br /> As part of yo�rr preparation for a home painting project, you manufacturers for reprocessing into a quality paint product.
<br /> should consider the fallowing tips for reducing, using, Through your local programs you may be able to get recycled
<br /> recycling, and disposing of latex paint. paint free or at a low cost.
<br /> Buy on IV what you need. Calculate and buy the amount of paint
<br /> Although empty containers can be thrown in the trash, your local solid waste or HHW collection programs may be
<br /> collecting the containers for recycling. A container is considered "empty" if no paint pours out when it is held upside
<br /> down, any paint remaining in the container cannot be removed by chipping or scraping, and no propellant is
<br /> dispensed when the pressure-sensitive valve is pressed down on an aerosol can.
<br /> Refer to Hazordous Material Management Program for the complete details located on the Department of Safety&Risk
<br /> Management wehpoge.
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