A community recycling event will offer Lewis County residents and businesses an opportunity to recycle paint and related items from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, in the parking lot of the Blue Pavilion at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1909 S. Gold St., Centralia, according to a news release from the Lewis County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Utility.
The department is partnering with GreenSheen, an eco-friendly paint recycling company, to offer the free event to the public. GreenSheen collected 80,228 gross pounds of latex paint and 6,461 pounds of gross oil-based paint from Lewis County residents and businesses during a recycling event in Centralia in March, the release stated.
Organizers report that it will help them with planning if customers pre-register to bring items to the event, so they schedule enough staff and equipment. Residents and businesses can pre-register at https://circular.eco/event/Lewis92025. Pre-registration is not required.
Items accepted at the event include:
• Latex paint
• Oil-based paint
• Stains and shellacs
• Lacquers, sealers and varnishes
• Urethanes and textured coatings
• Unlimited 5 gallon or smaller containers
Items not accepted at the event include:
• Aerosol paint (spray can)
• Paint thinner
• Solvents
• Cleaning agents
• Drywall mud
• Roof patch
• Adhesives
For safety purposes, this event will be set up as a drive-through event. Customers will be required to remain in their vehicles. Anyone with questions about the event can email events@greensheenpaint.com.
