Orleans County will accept old paint during recycling event on June 15

Press Release, Orleans County Legislature

ALBION – Orleans County Legislature Chairman Lynne Johnson today announced the county will be hosting a paint recycling event on Saturday, June 15th.

Oil-based, acrylic and latex paint, urethanes, varnishes, shellacs, lacquers, primers and clear coatings are all accepted at no cost in the event which is funded by the state’s PaintCare program. Anyone is welcome to attend.

“This is an opportunity to get rid of those old paint cans that are taking up space in your basement and garage, and do so in a way that is environmentally friendly, keeping these materials out of our landfills,” Johnson said. “I want to thank our Planning and Development Department for putting this event together.”

What won’t be accepted at the event include spray paint, paint thinner, solvents, cleansing agents, adhesives, roof patch, drywall mud, auto or marine paint.

The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the former GCC campus in Albion at 456 West Ave.

Registration for this event is not required, but is encouraged so participants can choose their time. For more information about registration, click here.

Staff will be on hand to unload vehicles so drivers can stay in their vehicles.

The event is being done in partnership with GreenSheen, a paint company founded in 2010 with operations in the Albany area. GreenSheen has developed their own innovative process to refine recycled paint to create a premium latex paint for reuse.

Those with any questions about the event should call the Orleans County Planning and Development Department at (585) 589-3198.