Check the paint can label for disposal instructions
Keep latex and oil-based paint separate
Let small amounts of latex paint dry completely before disposal
Add cat litter, sand, or paint hardener to speed drying
Leave the lid off until the paint is fully solid
Dispose of dried latex paint with regular trash if allowed locally
Take oil-based paint to a household hazardous waste facility
Do not pour paint down drains, toilets, or onto the ground
Do not put liquid paint in regular trash
Recycle empty, dry paint cans if accepted locally
Donate usable leftover paint to schools, theaters, charities, or neighbors
Contact your local waste authority for area-specific rules