There are three primary components to Paint:
Pigments impart such qualities as color and opacity, and influences properties such as gloss, film flow, and protective abilities.
Binders, or resins, are the actual film forming components of paint. They impart adhesion, bind the pigments together, and strongly influence such properties as gloss potential, exterior durability, flexibility, and toughness.
Solvent's (also called the vehicle) main purpose is to adjust the viscosity of the paint. It is a volatile and does not become part of the paint film. It can also control flow and application properties. Its main function is as the carrier for the non volatile components. Water is the main vehicle for water based paints.
Solvent based (also called oil or petroleum based) paints can have various combinations of solvents as the vehicle, including aliphatics, aromatics, alcohols, and ketones. These include organic solvents such as petroleum distillate, alcohols, ketones, esters, glycol ethers, and the like ethers, and the like.
Petroleum/oil based paints and painted related products are flammable (and may also be toxic). They should be disposed of as hazardous waste. Water based or latex paints are not hazardous, but should be taken to a hazardous waste collection site/event to be recycled.
FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) DISPOSAL
If you live in Clark County or one of its cities, you may dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste products at any of the following HHW collection sites or events. Eligible senior and citizens with disabilities who are unable to transport HHW to a collection site or event may call (360) 397-6118 ext. 4352 to see if they qualify for a free home pick up. Business-generated hazardous waste will not be accepted.
To dispose of your HHW products at a county-sponsored disposal site:
DO:
Keep HHW products separate (do not mix).
Bring products in their original containers when possible.
Seal products to prevent leaks and spills.
Keep products away from the driver and passengers, i.e., in a trunk, truck bed, or trailer.
Keep children and pets away from collection sites and events.
DO NOT:
Exceed 25 gallons or 220 pounds of HHW per event.
Bring unlabeled, empty or leaking containers, asbestos, explosives or ammunition, radioactive or infectious waste, or business-generated waste to the collection site.
Central Transfer and Recycling Center HHW
West Van Materials Recovery Center HHW
Washougal Transfer Station
Philip Services Corporation HHW
Mobile Collection Events
Old Paint - Paint Recycling Program - New Life
In addition to the collection facilities and events, residents can return oil and latex paints, as well as other paint-related products, to three local paint stores, Miller Paint Company and Rodda Paint & Dιcor Center. Each paint company will accept only those paint and paint-related products sold by their company. Clark County residents should take Miller paint to the Miller Paint Stores and Rodda paint to the Rodda Paint Store. For the locations and hours of each of these stores, click on the links below.
Miller Paint Company
ReStore
Rodda Paint and Decor Center
Parkrose Hardware
