New Paint Recycling Program In King County

Press release from the City of Shoreline:

June 16, 2021

With the nicer summer weather, you may find yourself wondering what to do with leftover paint from home improvement projects or garage cleaning. Fortunately, there is a now a free, convenient, and sustainable option to recycle paint in Shoreline!

In April 2021 the PaintCare program launched across Washington state. PaintCare is a product stewardship program that provides convenient locations to recycle unwanted paint. The industry-led program reports annually to the Washington State Department of Ecology. A small fee, called the PaintCare fee, is applied to all sales of eligible products in Washington, which funds all aspects of the program.

Shoreline residents can now recycle paint products at convenient PaintCare drop-off sites around the county, including Sherwin-Williams Paint Store at 15242 Aurora Ave N. Accepted products include latex paint, oil-based paint, stain, varnish, and more. Paints must be tightly sealed and in their original containers. Collected latex paint is recycled into paint and other products. Some locations offer resale and reuse of high-quality paints. There is no fee to drop off paints for recycling.

This press release was produced by the City of Shoreline. The views expressed here are the author’s own.