Get ready, spring cleaners.
Have an old can of paint or two in the garage collecting dust since the renovations? Whatcom County Health and Community Services is hosting a free event to properly dispose of household paints from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at Ferndale High School, 5830 Golden Eagle Drive.
The free paint collection and recycling event for residents will be one day only, and offers the public a chance to safely and conveniently dispose of latex, oil-based, acrylic and urethane paints along with varnishes, shellacs, lacquers, primers and clear coatings.
All material must be in its original containers, and cannot exceed five gallons. Residents can recycle as many containers as they like, and do not need to dry out the paint before drop-off.
Usable paints will be recycled into new latex paint, according to the county.
The event cannot accept spray paints, marine and auto paints, paint thinner, driveway sealer, and any other household hazardous waste.
Attendees will be asked to remain in their vehicles, and event staff will be on-site to direct traffic and unload paint.
Pre-registration is encouraged. For more information and to RSVP, visit circular.eco/event/Ferndale. For more information, email events@greensheenpaint.com.
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