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How to dispose of paint - 3 easy steps to get rid of leftover paint safely

Paint brush in paint can.

Leftover paint can be something of a nuisance. We know we're probably not going to use what's left in the tin, but we don't want the additional clutter in our shed, garage, or supplies cupboard. The good news is that you can learn how to dispose of paint, safely and easily.

It's important to know the proper way of disposing paint, because it can't just be thrown away with household rubbish. While the best paints tend to have a long shelf life - and there are several ways to reuse leftover paint - sometimes you just know you won't use it again, at which point it's time to get rid.

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