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Paint and Paint Cans
Includes: Latex paint, Oil-based paint
Accepted At These Hennepin County Facilities. Proof of residency required (MN drivers license or current utility bill).
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Item Accepted As: Household Hazardous Waste |
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No Fee |
Item limit: Three 5-gallon pails of latex or oil-based paint per household per 12 month period. This limit does not apply to 1-gallon-sized cans.
Oil-based paint: Read the label. Liquid and dried out oil-based paint is accepted as Household Hazardous Waste due to flammability.
Latex paint: Cans that are more than 1/4 full are accepted. Empty cans and cans with completely dried latex paint (not oil-based) may be put in the garbage.
You can dry out small amounts of latex paint (cans less than 1/4 full) at home. To dry out:
- Remove lid and put lid in trash.
- Stir occasionally to speed up the drying process.
- Leave the cover off so your waste hauler can see that the can is empty and dry.
- Put the paint can on top of your garbage can.
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