Hello RiNos,
I’m trying to figure out the best way to safely dispose of old jars and rags with oil paint residue. To this point, I’ve been collecting them, but I need to get rid of them. I have contacted Alpine Waste Management (the management team for my area) and they apparently do not handle hazardous materials specifically. Furthermore, they claimed the amounts were so insignificant, I could probably just dispose of them normally anyway, but I do not agree. I think this is a worthy discussion for everyone in the district and look forward to reading your solutions/suggestions. Thanks.
-Jared
July 17, 2008 at 11:14 am
http://www.ecocycle.org/hazwaste/hhdisposal.cfm
http://www.bouldercounty.org/recycling/hhw/hhwfac.htm
Boulder County has a proceed for disposing of these materials… I wonder if you could arrange for something with them…
August 31, 2008 at 5:34 pm
I recall that Jefferson County has had hazardous waste days at the Fairgrounds near 6th Avenue and Indiana. They encouraged people to bring old paint cans and volatile chemicals, so that they could be safely dealt with. Denver won’t take even empty paint cans from my trash unless I “hide” them in a plastic bag. Try this as a start: http://www.rooneyroadrecycling.org/hazmart.html
November 16, 2008 at 12:39 pm
From the Denver Recycles website.
http://www.denvergov.org/rechhw/CollectionProgram/tabid/425374/Default.aspx
Call the HHW Hotline, 800-HHW-PKUP (800-449-7587) to request a collection: