Local Officials, Malloy Celebrate Paint Recycling Program

This article was posted by Elyssa M. Millspaugh. It was reported and written by Paul Petrone.

Local officials, state representatives and Gov. Dannel Malloy this week celebrated the passage of a new statewide paint tax that officials hope will decrease the amount of unused paint that ends up in Long Island Sound.

The plan imposes a 75 cent tax on a gallon of new paint, or $1.60 for larger amounts. The money collected will pay for a new statewide paint-recycling program, according to The Branford Eagle.

Under the new recycling program, residents can bring their unused paint to recycling centers in their towns, such as Sherwin-Williams in Enfield, where it will be recycled, according to The Eagle.

To see a list of recycling locations, click here.