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
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**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
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*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:
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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