Best option for disposal:
Residents can drop off domestic quantities of paint - up to 100 litres in one transaction, for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre.
Paints eligible for drop off include:
- water and oil-based paints (interior and exterior)
- deck coatings
- floor paints
- primers and undercoats
- shellacs and stains
- undercoats
- sealers (including urethane)
- varnishes
- wood coatings (containing no pesticides) and
- empty paint tins.
Do not place any type of paint in any kerbside bin.
The privately owned facility, Recycle North Geelong (116 Furner Avenue North Geelong) also accept up to 100 litres of paint - check their website for details.
Otherwise:
Empty paint tins (lids off, no wet paint) can be disposed of via the hard waste collection service many residents have as part of their rates payment.
For more details on booking and what items can be included visit the hard waste page.
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