Rome to Hold Free Paint Recycling Event on Sept. 12
Rome residents will have another chance to safely dispose of old paint at a free collection event in the city.
The City of Rome is partnering with GreenSheen to host the event on Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City Yard, 132 Race St. Residents can find more recycling event coverage and disposal guidance on the RecyclingMonster homepage.
How the Collection Event Works
GreenSheen staff and volunteers will help unload materials while attendees remain in their vehicles.
The event is open to all City of Rome residents. Organizers said it gives people a safe and environmentally friendly way to get rid of unused or unwanted paint products.
Paint Products Accepted at the Event
The following items will be accepted:
- Interior and exterior architectural paints (latex, acrylic, water-based, oil-based and enamel)
- Deck coatings and floor paints
- Primers, sealers and undercoaters
- Stains, shellacs, lacquers, varnishes and urethanes
- Waterproofing concrete, masonry and wood sealers (non-tar or bitumen)
- Metal coatings and rust preventatives
- Field and lawn paints
Containers must be five gallons or smaller, non-leaking, and have original labels.
Items Not Accepted
Items not accepted include paint thinners, spirits, solvents, aerosol coatings, auto and marine paints, art and craft paints, caulking compounds, glues, adhesives, paint additives or tints, roof patch, deck cleaners, traffic and road marking paints, asphalt or tar and bitumen-based products, and two-component coatings.
Key Highlights
- The City of Rome and GreenSheen will host a free paint collection event on Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- The event takes place at the City Yard, 132 Race St., and is open to all City of Rome residents.
- Attendees stay in their vehicles while GreenSheen staff and volunteers unload materials.
- Accepted items include latex, oil-based, and enamel paints, primers, stains, varnishes, and rust preventatives in containers of five gallons or less.
- Items such as paint thinners, solvents, aerosol coatings, and auto or marine paints will not be accepted.
- Residents are asked to register in advance online.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Rome paint recycling event?
The event is scheduled for Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where does the event take place?
It will be held at the City Yard, 132 Race St., in Rome.
Who is organizing the event?
The City of Rome is partnering with GreenSheen to host the collection.
What size paint containers are accepted?
Containers must be five gallons or smaller, non-leaking, and have original labels.
Do residents need to register in advance?
Yes, residents are asked to register ahead of time using the online registration link.
This free collection event gives Rome residents a straightforward way to responsibly dispose of leftover paint, keeping approved materials such as latex, oil-based, and specialty coatings out of the regular waste stream while excluding items like solvents and aerosol products that require separate handling.
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