Discard paint waste and recycle metal jars correctly

Dispose of the paint waste and recycle the metal jars correctly after painting.

Liquid waste:

It is very important that liquid paint waste, solvents, thinners or painting water is not in the wild, sewer or waste bin. Liquid waste must always be delivered to the hazardous waste collection point. (to the hazardous waste collection point). You can find the nearest hazardous substance collection site on the website  recycling.inf o.

Empty and dry metal can:

A completely empty paint can and a paint can containing a thin brush with a dried paint that can be delivered to a metal collection. Recycle the paint cans separately.

- Metal is a material that circulates forever. When the metal packaging waste generated in households and companies is recycled, it is re -transmitted to the metal industry and transformed into new metal products. Metallic packaging is an ecological and economic option. - Mepak.fi

Losing paint:

If there is very little paint left in the paint jar, a thin brush stroke, it can be dried to the bottom of the jar. Remove the paint cans and allow the jars to dry for at least 24 hours. Note that water -borne paints dry faster than oil paints, so it is advisable to allow oil paint to dry for several days. When the paint is completely dry, the jar and its paint can be recycled. If there is loose or skinned paint at the bottom of the jar, the jar must be delivered to the hazardous waste collection point.

Extra paint recycling:

Calculating the number of paints is not always possible and painting projects may leave paint over your own need. In order to prevent unnecessary paint waste, it is advisable to offer extra paint to relatives, friends, neighbors, or use it, where possible, to paint, decorate paintings and furniture, decorating, etc.

Painting equipment:

Painting tools, such as brushes, rollers and paint strips, which have a completely dry paint can be placed in mixed waste. Linseed oil t trains, rags, etc. must be destroyed by burning or watering with water before placing in mixed waste due to the risk of any linseed oil self -ignition.

Washing the painting equipment:

It is advisable to wash the painting equipment immediately after painting to prevent the paint from drying out. Branches, rollers and paint strips painted with water -borne paints can be washed with water. If you need the tools the next day, put the brushes or rollers in an airtight plastic bag. The tools of solvent -based paints are cleaned, for example, with Uula General Spirit and finally with soap and water. Always wash the painting equipment in a separate container and supply wash water to the hazardous waste collection point.

Disconnect the paint waste and recycle metal jars correctly - to store unopened and opened paint cans

Keep the paint in a dry, cool place and out of reach of children. Especially the temperature of the storage of water -borne paints must be on the plus side to prevent the paint from freezing and therefore spoiled. This prevents unnecessary loss. Opened/short paint cans should be closely closed and the paint should be stored in their own jar where possible. Therefore, it is also easier to find out the paint information. If the paint remains only enough to just cover the bottom of the jar, it is advisable to dry and recycle it. The next time the paint is used, it must be mixed very well down the bottom. Attention! The opened cooker can remain open for a few days.