Recycle Paint - Quick and Easy
There is a way to recycle leftover paint, empty paint cans, spray paint and flammable aerosol spry cans. The NRE is a registered Multi-Drop Depot for the Product Care Stewardship Program and will accept all the above items at no cost.
When you go to the store to buy the above items, there is an “eco-fee” or “green tax” or “recycling charge” attached to your bill. This money is collected by the store and sent to Product Care, a not-for-profit society that administers the funds and coordinates the depots, trucking and processing of the paint and aerosols. This is why there is no cost at the NRE to drop-off these items as you have already paid up front.
So, it makes sense to use the system since you have already laid out the cash. The NRE makes it easy with operating hours of 7 to 7, 7 days a week. The NRE is even open on statutory holidays to make recycling easier.
There are a couple of rules to follow when dropping off paint, spray cans and flammable aerosols.
Sealed & labelled container – use the original container. If the label falls off, we can give you one to fill out.
Flammable aerosols must have “flammable symbol” or warnings such as “Keep away from open flame or spark”.
Non-acceptable items include – tars or roof patch, glues and adhesives, industrial or automotive paints.
For a full description on how the program works and what all we take go to www.productcare.org. The list is substantial and if you feel some more clarity is needed on the materials in your home, call the NRE direct at 250-758-7777.