Lincolnshire County Council has launched a new paint recycling initiative at Louth Household Waste Recycling Centre to reduce waste and encourage reuse. The scheme allows residents to donate unused paint, which is then made available for free to the community.
The initiative follows the success of a similar scheme in Grantham, which has prevented 1,000 litres of paint from being discarded since December 2024. According to government data, paint accounts for 71,500 tonnes of waste annually, costing local authorities £20.6 million to manage.
Councillor Daniel McNally, executive member for waste, highlighted that 55 million litres of usable paint are wasted in the UK each year. He encouraged residents to donate leftover paint, which could benefit other households and charities.
