Direct Reuse. Requirements for Direct Reuse PaintCare encourages reuse of leftover paint through Direct Reuse (also known as a “paint exchange” or “swap shop”). These programs return good quality unused paint to the local community at low or no cost. When selecting products to place in the direct reuse area, products must be in original containers with original labels, more than half full, and in good physical and aesthetic condition. Contents must be liquid and relatively new. The container should be closed securely before placing it in the reuse storage area. Containers must never be opened by customers at the Drop-Off Site. Direct Reuse products must be displayed by Drop-Off Site staff in a storage area separate from the PaintCare Collection Bins. Requirements for Paint Reprocessing PaintCare also encourages on-site latex paint Reprocessing. These programs, on average, Reprocess 30-60% of latex paint brought to an HHW facility back into bulked usable paint available for return to the local community. Containers of Reprocessed paint offered to the public at a Drop-Off Site must not display any unauthorized third-party branding. An HHW Drop-Off Site conducting paint Reprocessing must have and follow its own procedures for sorting and reprocessing paint. At a minimum, these procedures will include: • Open each container to visually inspect the contents • Determine if the contents are latex, oil-based, or other paint • Determine if the condition of the paint is suitable for recycling (e.g., not moldy, xxxxx, etc.) • Sort containers according to type, quality and color For containers of products suitable for paint reprocessing: • Bulk contents into larger container (e.g. drum) for mixing • Mix paint until homogenous • Repackage paint into 5-gallon or smaller containers • Label Reprocessed paint For containers of products unsuitable for Reprocessing, either: • Close container and pack in a Collection Bins (must be completely resealed and not leaking) • Bulk the contents into a drum for “bad” latex Participant Waiver Participants must sign the Direct Reuse and Reprocessed Paint Waiver log included in Appendix B explaining that the paint is taken “as is” with no guarantee of quality or contents. The participant is required to read, complete and sign the form and the staff is required to verify what has been taken by the participant. The staff must record the number of containers taken by each participant and the total estimated volume on the log.
