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Newmarket Paint
Company Ltd.
Unit 5, Studlands
Business Centre
Newmarket, Suffolk
CB8 7SS
Opening times:
Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5.30pm
Sat 9.00am - 12.00pm
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RECYCLING
Using environmental principles of reduce, reuse, recycle there are lots of ways we can mitigate the environmental impact
of disposing of unwanted paint.
Buy the quantity of paint you require
Calculate exactly how much paint you need for your decorating, if you are in store then either check the coverage
per litre on the back of each tin or ask advice.
Looking after your paint so you can reuse it
When opening lids, do so carefully to avoid damaging the can sealing ring.
Store leftover paint upright in a frost free environment, and keep out of sight and reach of children.
Protect the paint from frost and extreme temperatures as these can damage the paint.
To stop your paint from drying out - ensure the lid is on securely and tightly; tip the container upside down for a few seconds (this will help stop a skin forming on the paint); store
the paint containers in an upright position.
Donate leftover paint
If you have any unwanted surplus paint, offer it to friends, local community groups or you can contact Community RePaint
Community Repaint is a network of paint donation schemes, you can find your nearest scheme on their website. Your paint will be used by community and voluntary groups, charities and individuals in
social need – for example to decorate a village hall, youth club, scout hut or the scenery for a school play.
Recycle empty paint containers
Empty paint containers can be recycled. Ask your Local Authority how this should be done as many do not want waste paint containers put into dustbins. If your containers can’t be
recycled locally then dispose of them responsibly as general household waste.
For responsible disposal of other waste paint call your Local Authority for guidance, as some have special facilities for disposing of paint.
Disposal of paint
It is very important to dispose of any paint properly. Acrylic paint produced before 1992 may contain mercury, and paint from the 1970s or earlier may contain lead. Be extra cautious with
these paints.
Do not pour paint down drains or watercourses.
More recycling information
Further information on recycling can be found at:
www.recyclenow.com
wasteonline.org.uk
recycle-more.co.uk
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