What should be returned

Paint products that are accepted for disposal and those that are not

Since the 1980s, research and development programs were developed by the industry and contributed to alter the composition of paint and improve its quality while reducing toxicity. Although less harmful to the environment, paint residues nevertheless remain household hazardous wastes (HHW).

Products that are accepted:

100-ml size containers and over (sold by retailers)
170-litre size containers and less (sold by wholesalers)

Main categories of paint:

• Primers and paints (water-based, solvent-based, enamel and others)
• Paint for metals and anti-corrosive paint
• Aluminum paint
• Stains
• Varnishes
• Lacquers
• Preparation products for wood (preservatives), products for treating wood and products for treating masonry (including acrylic-based sealers for driveways)
• Aerosol paints

**All products must be returned in their original containers.

Products that are not accepted:

• Paints designed for artistic use
• Primers and paints intended for industrial use:
  • Used in manufacturing processes or inside plants
  • Quick-drying and with one or two components, used in a manufacturing process, inside plants, or for painting vehicles inside plants or paint workshops (garages, body shops, car dealers, etc.)
  • Containing pesticides
  • Antifouling coatings
• Thinners and diluents
• Adhesives
• Tars and tar-based sealers
• Stucco
• Any other product that is not of the primer family.