Front Range Painters Urges Safe Disposal of Leftover Paint in Colorado Springs
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As Colorado Springs homeowners prepare their homes for the winter, Front Range Painters is urging residents to dispose of leftover paint and stains safely. The company is encouraging homeowners to take advantage of El Paso County's Household Hazardous Waste Facility, which accepts latex and oil-based paint, stains, varnishes, and lacquers from El Paso and Teller County households.
The Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 3255 Akers Drive in Colorado Springs, has specific guidelines for paint drop-off. Residents are limited to 50 gallons per household per year, with containers no larger than 5 gallons. To ensure proper disposal, the facility requires proof of residency and asks that products be kept in their original containers, without mixing.
Danny Manriquez, a representative from Front Range Painters, noted that many garages in Colorado Springs contain half-used cans of paint from past projects.
Manriquez also recommended that homeowners label any paint they keep with the room and date it was used, and store it where it will not freeze.
The company advises homeowners to clean out their old cans as a good excuse to walk the house and make a list.
Front Range Painters offers complimentary estimates and can be reached at (719) 362-7859. The company provides interior, exterior, cabinet, and commercial painting services for homes and businesses in Colorado Springs and surrounding communities. Front Range Painters is an A+ rated company by the Better Business Bureau and is fully insured.
For more information on proper paint disposal, residents can visit the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 3255 Akers Drive, Colorado Springs, or call (719) 362-7859. The facility is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. The facility accepts paint, stains, varnishes, and lacquers from El Paso and Teller County households, with proof of residency required at drop-off.
The release also states that the end of the exterior painting season is when many households find shelves of half-used cans from past projects. Front Range Painters is one of the painting companies in Colorado Springs that homeowners call for residential and commercial work. The company is known for its A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau and its full insurance coverage.
By disposing of leftover paint and stains properly, Colorado Springs residents can help protect the environment and avoid potential hazards. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility provides a safe and convenient option for residents to dispose of their hazardous waste, ensuring that old paint and stains do not end up in the trash or down the drain.