Check the paint can label for disposal instructions
Keep usable paint and donate it if allowed
Dry out latex paint completely before disposal
Mix latex paint with cat litter, sawdust, or commercial paint hardener
Leave the lid off until the paint is fully solid
Dispose of dried latex paint with regular trash if local rules allow
Take oil-based paint to a household hazardous waste facility
Never pour paint down sinks, toilets, storm drains, or onto the ground
Never put liquid paint in regular trash
Recycle empty metal paint cans if accepted locally
Remove and discard dried paint residue from cans as required by local rules
Contact your local waste authority for specific disposal rules