As summer begins to wind down and students prepare to go back to class, Carroll County Solid Waste wants your back-to-school shopping to run smoothly. While you’re out and about, take time to look at your school supply labels.
Latex, Acrylic, Watercolor, and Tempura are common types of paints used in school art rooms. These paints are safe to dispose of in the trash as long as their containers are dried out. Here are a few things to remember about paint disposal.
Oil-based paints, stains, and varnishes should never be disposed of in your trash. These products are considered hazardous and should be brought to the recycling center’s hazardous waste drop-off site.
In today’s market, many crayon companies are making the change from classic paraffin wax-based products to naturally based products like soy and beeswax. Be on the lookout for these newer products as they are less toxic to students than those made with traditional methods.