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It
went great! This was
simply one of the best
experiences I've had
with a contractor. Deb
Alexander
t was a pleasure
working with you and
your personable crew. They were on time,
enthusiastic,
accommodating,
professional and SOOO
tidy (greatly
appreciated!) The
paint job was
challenging with all the
delicate specialty
paints and I am thrilled
with the results. I
look forward to working
with you on “phase two”
in my home. Thank you again,
Shelley Laurance
These guys have
old fashioned business values: attention to detail, insistence on
quality and communicating with the customer daily. They are truly a
rarity.
Deborah Ohlsen
Thanks a lot, guys. You do perfect work.
Robert Stoll
Kurt and Paul were both a
pleasure to work with. They are attentive and responsive to
customers' wants. They are
ready to offer helpful suggestions if asked, but are always willing to
do things your way. They show up on time every day, take extreme care
not to damage or soil other surfaces, and always leave your home
uncluttered and clean at the end of the day. What more can you ask?
You impressed us from the start because you
spotted areas that we were aware of that needed special attention
and which others estimating our job never commented on. True
to our first impression, we found your crew to be meticulous, fast
and hard working.
A Fresh Coat
Painting LLC transformed my house! From the biding process through the final
walk through, Kurt and the crew were responsive, professional, and performed
high quality work.. . Sabrina more...
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Properly using, recycling and cleaning up paint and solvents
in Portland, Oregon
A great guide to managing your paint waste from Metro. At A Fresh Coat
Painting we consider these guidelines the basics. We also recycle
the majority of our paint containers and other recyclables; use low and zero VOC
paints and materials; and we use the least toxic effective products.
http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=581
Managing paint waste wisely
Garbage and recycling ›
Guide to hazardous waste › Managing paint waste wisely
Find out how to prevent, reduce, recycle or safely dispose of
common paint wastes to protect water quality, fish, wildlife and people.
All painting jobs create wastes that can harm humans, waterways, fish and
other wildlife if handled or disposed improperly. Paints and paint waste can
enter storm drains from runoff or improper disposal. Storm drains carry
untreated pollutants directly into streams and rivers, harming aquatic plants,
animals, fish and those who eat the fish.
Why you should be concerned
Aside from causing environmental damage, improper disposal violates Oregon
law. OAR 340-61-020 (1), OAR 340-45-015 (1) (a) & (b), and ORS 459.205 (1) all
prohibit improper disposal of wastes and contamination of waters and provide for
civil and criminal penalties for violators.
Most painters manage wastes responsibly, but sometimes disposal options can
be confusing. This information is designed to help you prevent, reduce, recycle
or safely dispose of common painting wastes. The result will be happier
customers who appreciate your concern for their property and a safer
environment.
What is paint waste?
- solvents (water, mineral spirits, toluene)
- oil-based paint
- latex paint
- rags
- paint chips/dust
- paint and solvent containers
What you can do with usable leftover paint
- Check into donating leftover paint to local theaters, schools, clubs or
churches.
- Give small amounts of paint left over at the end of a job to the
customer for touch up.
- Combine light-colored leftover paints for use as primer on future jobs.
- Recycle unwanted latex paint through Metro's latex paint recycling
program for businesses.
- Dispose of unwanted oil-based paint at a permitted hazardous waste
management facility.
Clean-up do's
- Use the least toxic cleanup solvent available.
- Use a three-stage wash-up system to extend the life of solvents.
- Allow paint solids in used solvents to settle so the clear portion can
be poured off and reused.
- Dispose of spent solvents at a permitted hazardous waste management
facility.
- After separating solids, pour latex clean up water down a drain that is
connected to the public sanitary sewer system.
Clean-up don'ts
- Don't pour oil-based or latex waste paint or clean-up materials onto the
ground.
- Don't pour any paint or clean-up materials into storm drains, ditches,
gutters, catch basins, dry wells, creeks or other surface water drainage.
- Don't put liquid paint, solvent or clean-up waste in garbage cans or
dumpsters.
Other paint job waste
- Remove lids from empty latex containers and allow the contents to dry
out. Dispose of lids and dry containers in the garbage.
- Allow rags to dry thoroughly and dispose in the garbage.
Dispose of paint chips and dust properly. For information, call
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) at 503-229-5263.
Most paint strippers are hazardous and should be disposed as hazardous
waste. For a flyer about less toxic alternatives, call Metro Recycling
Information at 503-234-3000.
Common sense tips and guidelines
- Purchase only the amount of paint needed for each job.
- Use latex paint whenever possible.
- Use tarps and drip pans to collect paint and solvent spills.
- Keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to avoid spills.
- Avoid contaminating ground surface with paint chips and dust.
- Use high-efficiency spray guns to minimize overspray.
- Train employees and subcontractors to handle paint waste properly.
- Store leftover latex paint, oil-based paint and solvents separately in
original or clearly marked containers.
For more information about managing painting waste in the Portland
metropolitan area, call DEQ at 503-229-5263.
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