But there's actually a great upcycle that transforms everyday metal paint cans into a cute bird feeder for your yard. Not ...

In most areas, empty latex paint cans can simply be recycled (check with your local recycling center first). Just leave the lid off to show that the can is actually empty or at least completely dry.

If you look in almost any homeowner’s garage, you’ll probably find a half-empty paint can or two. We know we can’t pour the leftover paint down the drain – which would contaminate the ...

Recycle empty paint cans with other metals. If dried paint fills a can to a depth of about a half inch or less, dry it in the can and recycle the paint can. If you have a more-or-less full can of ...

There are a few methods for drying out paint: Let oxygen get to work If a paint can is nearly empty, leaving it with the lid off until the paint inside hardens is an easy, cost-free solution.

A: Both questions are related, so this week’s column is a two-fer. Caps and lids are recyclable in Rhode Island, when attached to the right host. Because bottles can be plastic, metal or glass ...

In many homes, half-empty paint cans sit untouched in basements and garages, collecting dust as homeowners wait for that one day a year when they can finally drop them off at their local transfer ...

It can be latex house paint, oil based house paint, primer, stains and sealers, varnish and shellac. 2. They will NOT recycle empty paint cans. When the paint has dried, those go into the trash.

PaintCare: To find a paint recycling drop-off site near you or to request a pick-up if you have more than 100 empty gallon cans, visit paintcare.org. Most paint can’t — or shouldn’t ...

If you look in almost any homeowner’s garage, you’ll probably find a half-empty paint can or two. We know we can’t pour the leftover paint down the drain — which would contaminate the ...