Paint can disposal and removal NJ

We all have them. Left over from a bygone era. Those paint cans you were saving for the off chance you ever needed to retouch the bathroom walls. But years have gone by and now you have a collection of cans that can make Benjamin Moore jealous. Now you want to get rid of the paint cans but you can't just toss them in the trash. What do you do? Simple call direct 201-624-1171 and for a small fee per can we can dry them up and dispose of them. Paint can disposal NJ

What are the alternatives to paint can disposal and removal NJ

Some municipalities have a hazardous and liquid waste collection day once a year. You can always contact your local town of NJ and see if they take it. You can also find out when and where they take it if they do.

Is there a way to prepare the paint cans for disposal?

If they are latex paint you can open up the cans and add a few scoops of cat litter to dry them up. Most home improvement stores also sell additives to help dry the paint.

Can I just throw the paint can out with the regular garbage?

Unfortunately this creates problems for the garbage men it create problems on your street and at the facility that accepts the waste. Paint can spill out onto your street creating a difficult situation to clean up if there is a spill. If it manages to get into the garbage truck with out spilling you also run the risk of of the paint can being opened when the trucks starts compacting the garbage. Another place we paint can spill over the street. At the facility that receives the waste it gets dumped and then scooped up by a loader that can also spread the paint around and cause spillage into the streets or surrounding water supply.