Maryland rolls out new paint stewardship program

Maryland rolls out new paint stewardship program

The state plans to collect 350,000 gallons in the first year. The program comes a few months after Illinois launched its own PaintCare system and New Hampshire vetoed a plan for a similar program.

Maryland’s paint recycling program opens

Maryland’s recycling program for leftover paint, stain and varnish launched this week, with the estimated goal of collecting approximately 350,000 gallons in its first year. The program is managed by PaintCare, which has similar efforts in 12 states and the District of Columbia. PaintCare is a nonprofit producer responsibility organization created by paint companies through the American Coatings Association (ACA) to manage leftover paint in stat…

Recycling paint in Maryland just got easier

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