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Maine Fee Increase Will Take Effect October 1

An increase on the fee assessed on the sale of architectural coatings (e.g., house paint, stain, and varnish) in the Maine PaintCare program has been approved by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The approved fee increase will take effect October 1, 2025. Since starting in 2015, the Maine PaintCare program has processed more […]

PaintCare Coordinates the Supply of Free Reuse Paint to play:groundNYC; Transforming Creative Play for NYC Children and Teens

NEW YORK, N.Y. (January, 22, 2025) – PaintCare, a national nonprofit organization that makes it easy to recycle leftover paint, stain, and varnish, is pleased to share its support of play:groundNYC, an innovative organization dedicated to creating inclusive and reimagined play spaces in New York City. The paint stewardship program provided nearly 155 gallons of […]

Proposed Fee Increase in Washington

On December 20, 2024, PaintCare proposed an amendment to the Washington Architectural Paint Stewardship Program Plan, requesting an increase of the fee assessed on the sale of architectural coatings (e.g., house paint, stain, and varnish) in Washington. Pending approval by the Washington State Department of Ecology, the fee increase will take effect January 1, 2026. […]

Proposed Fee Increase in Connecticut

On January 15, 2025, PaintCare proposed an amendment to the Connecticut Paint Stewardship Program Plan, requesting an increase of the fee assessed on the sale of architectural coatings (e.g., house paint, stain, and varnish) in Connecticut. Pending approval by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the fee increase will take effect January 1, […]

Illinois and Maryland Manufacturer Registration

PaintCare is currently developing program plans for these two newest PaintCare states. Start dates for the programs are not yet determined and are dependent on approval from each state’s oversight agency. To be represented by PaintCare, manufacturers that sell or ship architectural paint products into Illinois and/or Maryland are required to register with PaintCare. A […]

PaintCare Celebrates 10 Years of Paint Stewardship in Rhode Island

Since 2014, PaintCare has helped households and businesses in Rhode Island recycle more than 780,000 gallons of leftover paint PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In June 2014, Rhode Island became the fifth state to establish a statewide PaintCare program after the June 2012 passage of a paint stewardship law. PaintCare, a nonprofit organization created by paint companies, […]

PaintCare Celebrates 10 Years of Paint Stewardship in Vermont

Since 2014, PaintCare has helped households and businesses in Vermont recycle more than 1 million gallons of leftover paint BURLINGTON, V.T. (May 16, 2024) — In May 2014, Vermont became the fourth state to establish a statewide PaintCare program after the June 2013 passage of a paint stewardship law. PaintCare, a nonprofit organization created by paint […]