Paint Disposal
Island Junk Solutions provides safe, eco-friendly collection and recycling for your leftover paints and coatings
Clear Out Old Paint Without Harming the Environment
Cans of old paint, varnish, or stain can pile up fast, but they can’t go in the garbage. Island Junk Solutions collects leftover paint products and takes them to approved recycling facilities, where the containers and contents are reused or safely processed and disposed of. Whether you’ve just finished a renovation or found decades-old cans in the garage, we’ll make sure they’re dealt with responsibly.
In BC, the Product Care Recycling program accepts most household paint, including interior and exterior latex, oil-based, and alkyd paints, along with primers, sealers, and undercoats. We handle the transport so you don’t have to sort, load, or wait in line at the depot.
What We Take
We accept:
- Latex and oil-based paints
- Spray paints
- Primers and sealers
- Wood stains and varnishes
- Empty or partially full paint cans (with lids)
- Specialty coatings like masonry sealers (check with us to confirm)
Paint is never dumped or sent to landfill. Usable paint is recycled for new projects, while unusable products are processed to safely neutralize hazards.
Local Disposal Guidelines
In the Capital Regional District (CRD) and Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN), paint must go to a Product Care Recycling location or an approved transfer station. Whenever possible, containers should be sealed and labelled with the original product name. Mixing different paints together can make them unrecyclable, so it’s best to leave each can as-is.
Paint Disposal Near Me
Paint Disposal in Victoria and Greater Victoria
Island Junk Solutions offers paint recycling and disposal across Greater Victoria, serving communities like Saanich, Oak Bay, Langford, Colwood, and View Royal. We also cover Esquimalt, Sidney, Central Saanich, Metchosin, the Highlands, and Sooke. Whether it’s a few leftover cans or a garage full, we’ll get your old or unused paint out of your way and over to an approved recycling depot.
Paint Disposal in Nanaimo and Mid-Island
Our Mid-Island service area includes Nanaimo, Lantzville, and Ladysmith, as well as Cedar, Cassidy, and Yellow Point. In the Cowichan Valley, we serve Duncan, Cobble Hill, Shawnigan Lake, Crofton, and Chemainus. From single household pickups to contractor cleanouts, we make sure every can is handled according to BC’s paint recycling guidelines.
FAQ – Paint Disposal
Can you take paint without lids?
Yes, but the container must be secure for transport. We recommend keeping lids on whenever possible to prevent spills.
Do you accept spray paint cans?
Yes. Aerosol paint containers are also accepted through the Product Care program.
Can you take large commercial volumes?
We handle residential and small commercial volumes. For bulk quantities, we can help arrange direct depot drop-off.
What happens to the paint after pickup?
Usable paint is filtered and re-blended for resale. Unusable paint is processed to recover materials or safely neutralize the chemicals.
Old Paint Taking Up Space?
Let Island Junk Solutions collect and recycle your old paints so you can clear out your storage space and protect the environment at the same time.
Victoria: 778-966-5865
Nanaimo: 778-977-5865
Ready to clear out your home?
Let Island Junk Solutions handle the heavy lifting so you can move forward stress-free.
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Often within 48 hours, depending on material type and compliance requirements.
Keep materials sealed and in a safe location; our team will handle containment and loading.
We do asbestos testing. If your materials test positive for asbestos, we can put you into contact with a certified abatement partner and take care of the disposal for you.
We haul away paint, propane tanks, some medical waste, bed bugs, needles, aerosols, batteries, general household chemicals and other toxic materials. Contact us to confirm your specific items.
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