If you have paint to dispose of after your project is complete, it is best to check with your local community organizations regarding paint disposal. Even though latex paint is safe for the environment and does not result in harmful health risks, proper disposal is still required for both latex and oil based paint products. Listed below are the paint disposal guidelines for the counties McCormick Paints serves. This list is just a guideline so for specific questions, please call the county directly. To find out more about general paint disposal information contact the National Paint and Coatings Association.
Latex Paint Disposal -
Emptied / dried out (solidified*) cans of latex based paint will be accepted in regular trash disposal
MARYLAND
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Anne Arundel Co.
Baltimore Co.
Remove lids from cans
City of Baltimore
Howard Co.
Montgomery Co.
Remove lids from cans
Prince George’s Co.
Also accepted at Hazardous Waste Site
VIRGINIA
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Fairfax Co.
Wet latex paint also accepted at Hazardous Waste Site
Loudoun Co.
Prince William Co.
See instructions listed in oil based disposal area below
Stafford Co.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Washington DC
DELAWARE
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Sussex Co.
Check with your local garbage pickup service
* Paint can be solidified in the can by adding mulch, cat litter, shredded paper or waste paint hardener. Waste paint hardener is available at all McCormick Paints locations.
Oil Based Paint Disposal -
Will only be accepted at determined Hazardous Waste Sites / Events.
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