RSM Paint Recycling Drop-Off Event

Press release from the City of Rancho Santa Margarita:

September 9, 2020

Paint Recycling Drop-Off Event

Drive-Through Paint Recycling Drop-Off EventSaturday, September 26, 2020City Hall Parking Lot - 22112 El Paseo

Paint must be in a sealed, original container with original manufacturer label. This event is for the following products only:

House paint and primers (latex or oil-based)

Stains

Deck and concrete sealers

Clear finishes (e.g., varnishes, shellac)

Please no leaking, unlabeled, or empty containers, aerosol spray paints or drums, or containers larger than 5 gallons. Unacceptable items also include other hazardous waste or chemicals, such as paint thinner, solvents, motor oil, spackle, glue, adhesive, roofing tar, pesticides, or cleaning chemicals. Limits apply to businesses; refer to the event flyer for details.

Prior to event you must:

• Register for this event at

https://paint-rancho-santa-margarita.eventbrite.com.

If you are unable to register online, call (855) PAINT09

• Place all paint materials for drop-off in your vehicle’s trunk or the bed of your truck.

• Not attend if anyone in your household is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.

During the event, you must:

• Remain in your vehicle.

• Unlock your vehicle’s trunk to allow event staff to remove the paint materials.

Participants are requested to wear masks and limit occupants in the vehicle to only members of the same household or living unit. If you are unable to attend this event, visit www.paintcare.org to find year-round drop-off sites near you.

This press release was produced by the City of Rancho Santa Margarita. The views expressed here are the author’s own.