Free paint recycling event Aug. 16

CREEDE— PaintCare is hosting a free paint recycling event in Creede on Aug. 16 at the Mineral County Landfill from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individuals and businesses are invited to recycle unwanted paint during this event.
The following products will be accepted: house paint, stains, primers, sealers and clear top coatings (varnish and shellac). Households may bring any amount of latex or oil-based paint to the events, but there are restrictions on oil-based paint for some businesses. Businesses with questions should visit paintcare.org/CO or call PaintCare at 855-724-6809.
PaintCare makes it easy and convenient for everyone across Colorado to recycle unused, unwanted paint. Now in its third year, the program has more than 160 locations in the state where households and businesses can drop off leftover paint all year round, including paint and hardware stores, household hazardous waste management facilities and other locations.
These events make it easy to responsibly get rid of larger amounts of house paint that may have accumulated in storage over time. The Colorado paint stewardship program is required by the Colorado Paint Product Stewardship Act (SB 14-029), signed by Gov. Hickenlooper in 2014 and specifically requires the program to bring paint recycling to rural areas. For additional information, visit www.paintcare.org.