Material Type Description (CalRecycle Waste Characterization Studies)

Name
Paint

Name
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Description
Paint means containers with paint in them. Examples include latex paint, oil-based paint, and tubes of pigment or fine art paint. This type does not include dried paint, empty paint cans, or empty aerosol containers.

Comments, suggestions, questions? Contact CalRecycle waste characterization staff at wastechar@calrecycle.ca.gov

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Solid Waste Characterization: https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/WasteCharacterization/

Contact: wastechar@calrecycle.ca.gov