Save Your Old Cans of Paint: NYS Passes Paint Recycling Law

New York State has just passed a paint stewardship law that gives New Yorkers the ability to have their paint recycled instead of putting it in the trash.

Under the new law residents will be able to bring their cans of paint --as well as varnishes, shellacs, primers, and sealers --to designated drop-off locations in our local area. The paint will then be picked up by a company that specializes in paint recycling, and will be reused, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

The statewide paint stewardship program will be implemented by early 2021. Residents will be informed as to when the program is operational and where our closest drop-off site will be. So please save your old cans of paint until then! If you have questions please email Michelle Sterling of the Scarsdale Conservation Advisory Council at michellesterling1@gmail.com.