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Free paint recycling event Saturday in Binghamton

Free paint recycling event Saturday in Binghamton

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BINGHAMTON, NY (607NewsNow) – You can get rid of old paint this weekend in the Southern Tier.

On May 9, Binghamton is co-hosting the second annual GreenSheen Free Recycling Event with State Senator Lea Webb.

“The City of Binghamton is committed to providing our residents with tangible, eco-friendly services that protect our local environment,” said Kirby Boynton, Events Director for GreenSheen Paint. “By continuing this partnership, the city is demonstrating its role as a regional leader in the circular economy. We are also pleased to have the additional support of Senator Webb this year as we aim to grow the event to reach more residents in the Southern Tier.”

Accepted Items

  • Latex and oil-based paint
  • Urethanes, varnishes
  • Stains, shellacs, lacquers
  • Acrylic paint

All collected material will be processed and recycled at GreenSheen’s New York manufacturing facility in Rotterdam.  Last year, the event helped divert over 39,000 pounds of waste from local landfills.

It takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Binghamton Public Works Department, located at 17 Broad Street.

Register and learn more here.

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