Paint recycling options grow in Clark County

The number of outlets in Clark County for recycling unused paints and paint products has grown. And best of all, it costs nothing for you to safely dispose of paint products.

The Miller Paint store, 9609 N.E. 117th Ave. in Orchards, has joined Clark County’s program to recycle and reuse unwanted paints and paint-related products. It is the third Miller Paint store, and seventh store overall, to join the program.

Participating stores accept latex and oil-based paints, paint thinners and similar products. They will accept up to 25 gallons of paint and other products per household per day. Products must be in containers no larger than five gallons. Leaking, damaged and unlabeled containers will not be accepted.

The county’s three solid waste transfer stations also accept the unused paint products.

Stores accepting the paint-related products are:

• Habitat for Humanity Clark County ReStore

5000 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. This store also sells reusable paint.

• Miller Paint stores:

2607 N.E. Andresen Road, 14300 N.E. 20th Ave. and 9609 N.E. 117th Ave, Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday

• North County Hardware & Supply:

40600 N.E. 221st Ave., Amboy. Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

• Parkrose Hardware:

16509 S.E. First St. Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

• Rodda Paint and Décor

7723 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

For more information about the Paint-Take-Back program or disposal options for commercial operators, call Clark County Environmental Services, 360-397-2121, ext. 4352, or visit the department’s website: www.clark.wa.gov/recycle/recyclingA-Z.html.