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SUMMARY:Free Paint Recycling Event
LOCATION:Mercer Island City Hall , 9611 Southeast 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA, 98040
DESCRIPTION:Free Paint Recycling Event\n\n04/11/26 09:00 AM PST\n - 04/11/26 03:00 PM PST\Description:\n\nJoin us for a fun and eco-friendly event where you can safely dispose of your unwanted paint! Our Free Paint Recycling Collection Event is happening at Mercer Island City Hall - 9611 SE36th Street, Mercer Island, WA. Don't miss this opportunity to declutter your space and contribute to a greener environment.\n\n \n\nRegister for a drop-off time today! We will accept all types of paint, from latex to oil-based, so bring them all! Our team of experts will be on hand to guide you through the process and ensure everything is properly recycled.\n\n \n\nSpread the word and invite your friends and neighbors to join in. Together, let's make a positive impact on our community and the planet. Don't forget to mark your calendars for this exciting event!\n\Details:\nðŸŽ¨ What We Can & Can't Take\n\nBefore you load the car, check this list! We only accept products designed for "architectural" use—essentially, things you’d use to paint or seal a house.\n\nâœ… YES: We Accept These (House & Home)\n\nProducts must be in their original containers (5 gallons or smaller) with a readable label.\n\n\n	\n	House Paint: Interior and exterior (Latex, Oil-based, Enamel).\n	\n	\n	Deck & Floor: Deck stains, floor paints, and slip-resistant coatings.\n	\n	\n	Preparation: Primers, sealers, and undercoats.\n	\n	\n	Wood Finishes: Stains, varnishes, shellacs, and lacquers (single-part only).\n	\n	\n	Waterproofing: Clear sealers for wood, concrete, or masonry (like Thompson's).\n	\n	\n	Metal: Rust-preventative paints and metal coatings.\n	\n	\n	Sports Fields: Paint used for grass/lawns or sports fields.\n	\n\n\n\nâŒ NO: We Cannot Accept These\n\nIf it’s for a car, a boat, a craft project, or a roof, we likely can’t take it.\n\n\n	\n	Construction Materials: Stucco, grout, plaster, joint compound, and cement-based products.\n	\n	\n	Aerosols: Anything in a spray can.\n	\n	\n	Chemicals: Paint thinners, mineral spirits, solvents, and deck cleaners.\n	\n	\n	Adhesives: Glues, caulking, epoxies, and 2-part resins.\n	\n	\n	Vehicles: Auto paint and marine (boat) paint.\n	\n	\n	Roofing: Tar, asphalt, bitumen-based sealers, or roof patch/repair.\n	\n	\n	Industrial: Road-marking paint or heavy industrial coatings.\n	\n	\n	Small Projects: Tiny bottles of craft or art paint.\n	\n\n\nFor all events, we ask that attendees stay in their cars. Event staff will direct you to drop-off lanes where we will unload everything for you. This ensures a safe and efficient process.\n\Location:\nMercer Island City Hall \n9611 Southeast 36th Street\nMercer Island, WA 98040
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<p>Join us for a fun and eco-friendly event where you can safely dispose of your unwanted paint! Our Free Paint Recycling Collection Event is happening at&nbsp;<strong>Mercer Island City Hall&nbsp;-&nbsp;<strong>9611 SE36th Street, Mercer Island, WA.&nbsp;</strong></strong>Don't miss this opportunity to declutter your space and contribute to a greener environment.</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://circular.eco/event/mercerisland">Register for a drop-off time today!</a>&nbsp;</strong>We will accept all types of paint, from latex to oil-based, so bring them all! Our team of experts will be on hand to guide you through the process and ensure everything is properly recycled.</p>

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<p>Spread the word and invite your friends and neighbors to join in. Together, let's make a positive impact on our community and the planet. Don't forget to mark your calendars for this exciting event!<img alt="" src="https://chamberorganizer.com/mercerislandchamber/photos/recycle-old-paint_03232026175155.JPG" style="width:900px" /></p>
<br />Details:<br /><h2>ðŸŽ¨&nbsp;<strong>What We Can &amp; Can't Take</strong></h2>

<p><em>Before you load the car, check this list! We only accept products designed for &quot;architectural&quot; use&mdash;essentially, things you&rsquo;d use to paint or seal a house.</em></p>

<h3>âœ…&nbsp;<strong>YES: We Accept These (House &amp; Home)</strong></h3>

<p><em>Products must be in their original containers (5 gallons or smaller) with a readable label.</em></p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><strong>House Paint:</strong>&nbsp;Interior and exterior (Latex, Oil-based, Enamel).</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Deck &amp; Floor:</strong>&nbsp;Deck stains, floor paints, and slip-resistant coatings.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Preparation:</strong>&nbsp;Primers, sealers, and undercoats.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Wood Finishes:</strong>&nbsp;Stains, varnishes, shellacs, and lacquers (single-part only).</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Waterproofing:</strong>&nbsp;Clear sealers for wood, concrete, or masonry (like Thompson's).</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Metal:</strong>&nbsp;Rust-preventative paints and metal coatings.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Sports Fields:</strong>&nbsp;Paint used for grass/lawns or sports fields.</p>
	</li>
</ul>

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<h3>âŒ<strong>&nbsp;NO: We Cannot Accept These</strong></h3>

<p><em>If it&rsquo;s for a car, a boat, a craft project, or a roof, we likely can&rsquo;t take it.</em></p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Construction Materials:</strong>&nbsp;Stucco, grout, plaster, joint compound, and cement-based products.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Aerosols:</strong>&nbsp;Anything in a spray can.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Chemicals:</strong>&nbsp;Paint thinners, mineral spirits, solvents, and deck cleaners.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Adhesives:</strong>&nbsp;Glues, caulking, epoxies, and 2-part resins.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Vehicles:</strong>&nbsp;Auto paint and marine (boat) paint.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Roofing:</strong>&nbsp;Tar, asphalt, bitumen-based sealers, or roof patch/repair.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Industrial:</strong>&nbsp;Road-marking paint or heavy industrial coatings.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><strong>Small Projects:</strong>&nbsp;Tiny bottles of craft or art paint.</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>For all events, we ask that attendees stay in their cars.</strong>&nbsp;Event staff will direct you to drop-off lanes where we will unload everything for you. This ensures a safe and efficient process.</p>
<br />Location:<br />Mercer Island City Hall <br />9611 Southeast 36th Street<br />Mercer Island, WA 98040
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