Empty containers

Did you know that a paint container, whether made of steel or plastic, is 100% recyclable?

Did you know that, in 2010, nearly 1,400 tons of empty containers were recycled through the Eco-peinture program?

Prior to disposing of your empty paint container, make sure to follow the few fundamental rules listed below:


  • Using your paintbrush, thoroughly wipe the walls and the rim of the container, as well as the lid.
  • Allow the interior of your container and the lid to dry for 24 hours.
  • Dispose of the container and lid separately.
   
  This is an empty container suitable to be placed in blue boxes This is a container with paint leftover
to be brought to a collection point of Eco-peinture
 

Where should you dispose of your empty paint container?

Option 1: In your blue box (check with your municipality to find out their policy to this effect)

Option 2: At your municipality drop-off centre

Option 3: At the Eco-peinture collection point nearest to your home.