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 With landfills rapidly reaching capacity, a major environmental concern is the disposal of waste. 

• Carefully estimate the amount of material needed for each project to minimize the need to dispose of excess materials. Contact a distributor or Dryvit representative for assistance in determining the right quantity for each paint project.
  
  
• Leftover finishes, coatings or primers should never be poured down sanitary sewers or storm sewers.
  
  
• Finishes and coatings containing sand should be allowed to harden and produce solid waste, for disposal by refuse haulers.  If the pail containing these materials is less than half full, remove the lid and allow the water portion to evaporate in a secure area, away from children and animals.    If the pail is more than half full, add Portland cement and allow the mixture to harden in the pail.  Allow the material to dry completely and leave the lid off the pail, demonstrating to the refuse hauler that the waste is solid.  

For further information on “waste disposal,” contact your state government environmental control agency or local health department for assistance in finding waste disposal programs in your area.  Check for “waste disposal services” in the Yellow Pages; they also may provide you with additional guidance.

Michael Becker
Principal Chemist

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