Residents can now donate tins of good quality unwanted paint and also collect it for free as part of a new service.
Peterborough City Council has teamed up with Community Repaint (sponsored by Dulux) to offer the service at the Household Recycling Centre (HRC) in Fengate.
Shelving has been installed at the facility where residents can donate old or unused tins of paint. HRC staff will check that all donated paint is still useable and residents can then pick this up free of charge for their own projects.
If you would like to donate or collect paint, simply speak to a member of staff at the HRC. If you do not like the paint or have an issue with it, please bring the tin back to site on your next visit. Staff will either put it back into the store for reuse or dispose of it correctly.
Councillor Chris Wiggin, Peterborough City Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “I am delighted that we are now offering this valuable service, which is something that other councils provide for their residents.
“It further demonstrates our commitment to helping the environment. I would urge anyone who has unwanted paint at home, or is in need of paint for some DIY, to visit the HRC and our staff will be happy to assist you.”
Most types of paint will be accepted, as long as they are in good condition and still usable (see accepted items below).
Paint we accept for reuse:
- emulsion paint
- gloss paint
- eggshell paint
- satin paint
- primers and undercoats
- floor paint
- masonry and exterior paint
- varnish and wood stain
- tile paint
What we can’t accept for reuse:
- paint thinners, such as white spirit
- paintbrush cleaner
- paint stripper
- wood preservatives and treatments
- pesticide products
- specialist and industrial paint
- aerosol and spray paint
- cellulose-based paint
- any paint containing lead
Community RePaint is a UK wide paint reuse network, sponsored by Dulux. Visit the Community RePaint website for more information.
Further details about the HRC and the facility’s opening hours can be found on the council’s website.