Donate Paint

How to Donate Paint


What Paint will the Scheme Take?

Community RePaint Essex only collects usable paint for domestic application. Only good condition paint tins, at least half full, with fitting lids will be accepted:

We CAN accept: Emulsion paint (including Vinyl Matt and Vinyl Silk emulsions) Gloss paint Eggshell paint Satin paint Undercoat Primer Floor paint Masonry paint Exterior paint Varnishes and Woodstains Tile paint

**We CANNOT accept: *Paint stripper *Paint thinners(eg white spirit *Paintbrush cleaners *Wood preservatives and treatments *Car paint *Specialist and industrial paints *Aerosol and spray paints *Cellulose-based paint Paint not in its original container Paint over 10 years old Any paint containing lead Unusable paint Any paint or material whose packaging displays a hazard symbol

*Whilst the RePaint scheme cannot accept the items marked * on the above list en-form maintains a register and can sometimes match these unwanted materials with groups wanting these items. Please contact Andrew Wilkinson on 01206 367776 for details.

**To dispose of these items in a safe way please contact the Essex Waste Management Helpline 0845 603 7625.

How to Donate Paint?

Householders wanting to donate acceptable paint may take it to one of the Civic Amenity and Recycling Centres listed below during opening hours. Please note that there are no facilities to accept paint outside these hours.
Alternatively, you can make arrangements to donate paint direct to the Bright Ideas Scrapstore in Colchester by prior arrangement only.

The following Civic Amenity and Recycling Centres accept Paint: Colchester - Maldon Road, Shrub End - Directions Clacton - Rush Green - Directions Open 7 days a week except Christmas, Boxing and New Years Day. Please check opening times before making a special journey. 1 Oct - 28 Feb: 8:00am to 4:00 pm 1 Mar - 30 Sep: 8:00am to 5:00pm 1 May - 31 Aug: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Tuesdays only) Look for the Community RePaint skip or ask the staff for instructions Telephone: 0845 603 7625

Bright Ideas Scrapstore The Hythe, Colchester Directions Telephone: 01206 798113 e-mail: repaint@en-form.org.uk Acceptable Paint accepted and distributed by prior arrangement only.

Opening Hours are: Monday - 10:00am to 2.30pm Tuesday - 10:00am to 2:30pm Friday -10.00am to 2:30pm Please check opening times before travelling.

In the interests of safety when transporting paint to and from a RePaint scheme please use the following tips:

• ensure lids on paint containers are securely fitted
• separate paint containers from other items being transported
• transport paint in a leak proof storage box/container
• please check that donations are on the acceptable items list above
• check opening times and / or confirm arrangements to prevent wasted journeys

Trade Paint Donation?

Professional painters, decorators, retailers and manufacturers may make special arrangements to donate surplus paint that meets the above criteria. Check out our terms and conditions for accepting Non Domestic Paint.