The Town of Needham is pleased to announce the opening of our
new used paint shed open to all residents. Drop off your surplus
paint products (see below for details) or select from the
"as is" shelf.
Every 3rd Saturday of the month through October.
What can be dropped off
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material
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what
is acceptable
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how
to prepare
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do
not include
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latex
paint
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- interior and exterior latex paint
- water-based paint tubes
- 3 gallon limit/person
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- keep in original container,
tightly sealed
- label contents if original label
is illegible
- pack cans and/or tubes in carton
or box
|
- no mixing paints
- no packing in trash bags
- no evaporated paint
- no unmarked or illegible
containers
- no pre-frozen paint (pop lid, let
dry, place in trash)
|
oil
paint
|
- interior and exterior oil based
alkyd paint
- oil-based paint tubes
- solidified oil-based paint
- 3 gallon limit/person
|
- keep in original container tightly
sealed
- label contents if original label
is illegible
- label if lead-based
- pack cans and/or tubes in carton
or box
|
- no mixing paints
- no packing in trash bags
- no creosote
- no unmarked or illegible
containers
- no 2 part paints
|
stains/varnish
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- stain
- varnish
- lacquer
- polyurethane
- solidified stains and varnishes
- 3 gallon limit/person
|
- keep in original container tightly
sealed
- label contents if original label
is illegible
- pack cans in carton or box
|
- no mixing stains/varnish
- no packing in trash bags
- no creosote, wood preservatives or
bleach
- no unmarked or illegible
containers
|
This information was provided by the Town of Needham.
