Manchester Paint Disposal

Solvents are present in spray paints, wood preservatives, varnish, oil-based eggshell and gloss, as well as in products like cellulose thinners and white spirit, and all of these are normally handled as hazardous waste. Acrylics and water-based emulsions tend to be less hazardous, yet a tin of liquid paint can still split, leak or contaminate other waste.

To confirm the right classification and price the collection to match, we check the SDS or the product labels. This is far simpler when each product stays in its original tin, and for household-type paints a clear photograph of every label will often do. With industrial products, two-pack systems and trade coatings, the SDS is the guide to trust.

Some simple preparation makes for a safe, easy collection:

• Leave paint in the container it came in, with the lid pressed down firmly
• Keep thinners and aerosols apart from the tins
• Place tins upright in a crate or box so that any leaks are contained
• Never decant into unmarked tubs or mix one product with another

With your enquiry, include photographs along with an approximate count of the tins and their sizes, and tell us about any rusted or damaged containers. Before a leaking tin can travel it may have to be over-packed inside a larger container; we will confirm what is needed.

Mixed stock tends to pile up in the lock-ups and vans of trade customers. Business premises, sites and workshops throughout Manchester are covered by our team, as are nearby towns including Bolton and Eccles. Where a skip is already on site for the remainder of the job, hold the paint back and both can be arranged by us. On larger refurbishment projects, regular collections can be set up to stop stock accumulating between jobs, while commercial painters with several sites on the go can group their collections for simplicity. Other materials we deal with are listed on our hazardous waste page.