What PRODUCTS ARE NOT Recyclable?

Paint

• About the Program
• What Products are Recyclable?
  
• What Products Are Not Recyclable?
• Where Do I Recycle Paint?
• Why Recycle Paint
• Stewardship Plan
  
• FAQ
  

What Products Are Not Recyclable?

Paint Products Not Accepted

• Unidentifiable or unlabelled containers
• Brushes, rags and rollers
• Paint in glass containers
• Improperly sealed paint containers
• Paint containers with poor integrity (e.g. badly rusted or leaking cans)
• Bulging containers
• Industrial paints & finishes (e.g. baked-on, heat-resistant etc.)
• Paints or wood preservatives that are registered as a pesticide under the Pest Control Products Act (has a P.C.P. Registration number on label)
• Craft paint (non-aerosol)
• Automotive paint (non-aerosol)
• Two-part or component paints containing catalyst or activator
• Roof patch or repair
• Tar or tar/bitumen-based products
• Traffic or line marking paint
• Quick drying paint
• Resins
• Paint thinner, mineral spirits or solvents
• Deck cleaners
• Colorants and Tints
• Caulking compound, epoxies, glues or adhesives
• Other household chemicals