Jun 16 - CT - New Law to Handle Leftover Paint
Governor Dannell Malloy signed the Paint Stewardship Law on June 6th, making Connecticut the 3rd state in the nation (after Oregon and California) to require paint manufacturers to safely manage leftover latex and oil-based paint from households and painting contractors.
The new program include the cost of safely managing leftover paint in the purchase price of new paint, and will set up an industry-led program to reduce paint waste, increase reuse and recycling, and safely dispose of remaining unusable paint. Implementation will start July 1, 2013.
According to Daniel C. Esty, Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection:
With our new program, we will provide a convenient option for residents to safely recycle or dispose of unwanted paint by taking it to a participating retailer or household hazardous waste program. Thanks to the cooperation of the paint industry, we will be able to increase our recycling, save money for municipalities, and provide a valuable service to our citizens – all at no cost to state taxpayers.
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