How To Dispose Of Old Paint Tins

Have you ever wondered what to do with unwanted paint tins in the garage? Disposal of paint tins can be difficult due to hazardous waste - i.e. the paint itself.When paint tins still have wet paint in them, they cannot be disposed of. First, let the paint tin dry out completely, or tip the excess paint onto an absorbent material. For most households this is the kitty litter tray or old newspapers.Once on an absorbent material, the paint can be thrown away in the general waste bin. This can be a hassle, especially when there is a fair amount of paint to dispose of.Hazardous waste needs to be dealt with sustainably and safely, with packaging products taken into consideration too in the disposing process. Why is paint tin disposal an issue, can’t it just go in the bin? Paint contains chemicals that can poison our water