According to many studies the average household in Vancouver collects 1 to 3 gallons of old paint each year. In Vancouver, paint is considered hazardous waste and it cannot be disposed with the rest of the household rubbish.

There is a good reason for that. Paint is made from chemicals that are harmful to the environment.

Under British Columbia regulations paint must be recycled and part of the cost is paid by the painting industry. Our junk removal company disposes all paint from our clients in recycling facilities located in Vancouver. Dumping paint with the rest of the garbage is highly illegal and fines are stiff.

If you have paint gathering dust in your basement, give us a call and our rubbish removal company will pick it up for you.

Make sure all paint has it original labels on the containers and that your paint is not of an industrial rate. Paint that is of an industrial category will say so on the label.

While you are clearing your basement from your old paint, look for other junk around your house that you might want to get rid of. You will enjoy great savings if you allow us to get rid of all your rubbish on a single trip instead of having us at your house for smaller pickups.

How much does it cost to dispose paint?

$90 – up to 30 paint containers of regular size.

Most people are not aware that paint can be recycled and used again. Usually, re-blended paint will end up in just few basic colours. This type of recycled paint can be used for external and internal painting projects.

What about the steel cans from the old paint?

This is also recycled in Vancouver. The paint cans are made of steel and as we all know, this is a material that is recycled in British Columbia.

Oil based paint is not recyclable because of the toxins it has in it.. Latex based paint is recyclable.

Why use recycled paint?

Often recycled paint in Vancouver is sold cheaper than the original paint.

What is Latex paint made of?

It is a water based coating that contains resins, some additives and solvents. It has replaced most of the painting projects in Vancouver that were using oil based paint. Latex paint is much easier to apply and it can be cleaned just by water and soap. This type of paint is much less harmful to your health than oil based paint, but it still needs to be disposed as a hazardous material since it still has some toxic elements.

Paint can be very toxic for the Vancouver environment. This is especially true for the wildlife and fish in British Columbia. Dumping it in the ground can contaminate the underground water supply. Cleaning paint from your brush is acceptable but pouring paint down the sink will cause a number of problems with regards of the sewage system of Vancouver.  Throwing it in the trash will also contaminate other recyclable materials.

What to do before accumulating paint for disposal and recycling?

Buy only the paint you need. If you buy more than you need for your project, you will waste money on the new paint and then on paying our company to get rid of the left overs. Most retailers can assist you with estimating how many cans of paint you need.