The first of its kind.

Our Paint Recycling Program was the first of its kind in the Gulf South. We collect and recycle usable latex and water-based paint, mixing it into new, one-of-a-kind colors. Each year, we divert 40,000 gallons of paint from improper disposal in local ecosystems and from unnecessary incineration. 

 
 
 
 

- The -

Original
Project

Est. 1994

 

About Our Paint

Our recycled paint blends are a mix in interior paint, exterior paint and primer. They are suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. Paint is mixed weekly and new colors are available every few days.

We recommend purchasing enough paint to complete your project from the start, as specific colors may run out and cannot be re-created. In addition, it is good practice to mix all paint together to ensure color matching.

 
 
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Recycle Your Paint

 

Beginning July 30, 2020, community members may drop-off usable paint for recycling to The Green Project (2831 Marais St.) between 11am-5pm, Thursday to Saturday. Drop-offs are accepted via the double doors on Marais St. by the shotgun house mural.

Paint Drop-off Guidelines:

  • Paint must be latex or water-based. We cannot accept oil-based paints, stains or spray paint. To properly dispose of these items as well as non-usable latex paint, please review our Paint Disposal Guide.

  • Paint must be in usable condition (free of any hardening, particulates, over-separation or mildewy/musty smells).

  • Paint must be in its original container with a readable label.

  • Paint cans should be at least 1/3 full or more. 

  • Dried out paint cans cannot be accepted, but can be thrown away in your curbside trash bin. 

  • Limit to 10 gallons per drop-off, per household or businesses. Households or businesses dropping off 11 or more gallons of paint may make a $1 donation for every additional gallon dropped off.

Questions about paint drop-offs and recycling? Email your inquiry to info@thegreenproject.org.

 
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GOOD PAINT

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In the Community

Paint Reclamation Initiative

Beginning in 2018, the Green Project partnered with the City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation to collect usable paint at Orleans Parish Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day and redistribute it to local nonprofits, free of charge. Over 1,000 gallons of paint was recycled and used by organizations and schools for their projects.