{"id":79,"date":"2011-09-10T14:04:32","date_gmt":"2011-09-10T14:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sfswma.org\/?page_id=79"},"modified":"2020-05-07T15:49:03","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T15:49:03","slug":"oils-paints","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sfswma.org\/?page_id=79","title":{"rendered":"Paints & Solvents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paints:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Oil based paint is made out of pigments and binders, like synthetic resins derived from petroleum.\u00a0 When not properly stored or recycled the vapors and chemicals can pose a health threat on both humans and the environment.\u00a0 The good news is you can recycle unused oil based paint to prevent it from getting into our ground water and to protect the health of yourself and others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Latex paint (water-based acrylic paint) contains water-soluble binders, like acrylic resins.\u00a0 It is not considered a hazardous waste like oil-based paint is.\u00a0 Good quality latex paint can be recycled into new latex paint for reuse.\u00a0 Or, if you have an empty or almost empty old can that is dirty or contaminated, you can put it in your garbage can as long as the paint is dry or solidified first.<\/span><\/p>\n

To dry out your paint can, try mixing in:<\/span><\/h2>\n