The
Seven-Point Program to Managing Leftover Paint:

1)
Buy
only what you need and use it up
2)
Empty can must be bagged as regular trash.
3)
Store
leftover paint properly for future projects
4)
Donate
leftover paint
5)
Dry
leftover latex-based paint and discard it in regular trash
6)
Save
leftover solvent-based paint for Spring and Fall household hazardous waste collection
days
7)
Use
kitty litter to absorb paint, then bag and dispose with trash