Recommended route
Use paint take-back or household hazardous-waste service.
Before disposal or return
- Keep the lid secure.
- Do not mix paint types.
Do not
Do not pour paint into drains or ordinary bins.
Reference sources
Checked 2026-08-16
Paint and hazardous products
How to dispose of paint tin.
Recommended answerPaint tins with liquid residue need paint or hazardous-waste collection. Empty dry tins may have a different metal route.