Disposing of Latex Paints
You can safely dispose of latex (water based) paints in your regular garbage AFTER allowing it to dry. Below are a few methods for drying it.
- Simply open the can and let it dry (this may take a while).
- Hang cardboard on a wall, or place cardboard on the ground, paint it with a brush or roller until the paint is used. Leave the top off the paint can, let all of the paint dry, and then dispose of it.
- Place newspaper in a cardboard box and pour in the paint. Leave the top off the paint can to allow the paint in the can to also dry, and then dispose of it.
- Mix an absorbent (like sawdust or clay based kitty litter) with the paint, mix, let dry and throw away.
- Mix in a paint hardener. You can purchase these at any hardware store or even on Amazon.
When the paint is dry, you can throw it away with your regular garbage.