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Media release: Painting a toxic picture
Last modified: July 14, 2009 - 12:14 AM
Port Stephens Council is asking residents to dispose of hazardous unused paint this month as part of its Wicked Waste program.
Speaking today, Waste Minimisation Officer Cathy Seberry said dangers of unused paint are often underestimated.
"Many households have half used cans of paint in their garage but don’t realise it’s a hazardous waste," she said.
"A recent study showed that 10 to 15 per cent of paint bought remains unused."
"Most of the older paints contain heavy metal compounds, such as lead which are toxic to aquatic life," Mrs Seberry said.
"Paint should never be tipped down the drain or placed in landfill as a liquid," she continued.
In Port Stephens, all water and oil based paints can be disposed of for free at your annual chemical collection day.
Larger quantities of paint can be taken to the Salamander Bay Refuse and Reuse Centre.
For smaller quantities, take the lids off the tins and allow to dry to a solid before placing in red garbage bin.
Liquid paint has been identified as a Wicked Waste as it should not be placed in either your regular recycling or rubbish bin.
For a full list of the Council’s Wicked Wastes and how to dispose of them visit www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Media contact:
Charlotte Connell, Communications and Marketing Officer, Port Stephens Council
Phone 49 800 238, 0416 157 887
Stephen Crowe, Manager, Communications and Customer Relations, Port Stephens Council
Phone 49 800 284, 0418 763 800
Contact details
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
charlotte.connell@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
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