Rensselaer County and the City of Troy have joined forces to offer a paint recycling event on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 on the Hudson Valley Community College campus.
Acceptable items are:
Urethanes
Oil-based and latex-based paints
Acrylic paint
Varnishes, shellacs and lacquers
Primers
Clear coatings
The following items WILL NOT be accepted:
Spray paints, marine and auto paints
Household hazardous waste
Electronics
Paint thinner
Driveway sealers
Please contact Naomi Pitkin, the city’s recycling specialist, at (518) 279-7313 or email recycling@troyny.gov with questions.