British Columbia Program > Products Accepted

Paint Products

Paints We Accept

• Interior & exterior latex, alkyd, enamel & oil-based consumer paints
• Porch, floor & deck paints
• Interior & exterior varnishes and urethanes
• Primers, undercoats,  & sealers
• Marine enamels
• Wood finishing oils, stains & shellac
• Latex driveway sealers
• Rust paint, decorative metal paints
• Fence, barn & swimming pool paints
• Empty paint containers

Paint Aerosols We Accept

• Paint aerosols of all types, including automotive, craft and industrial products

Paint Products Not Accepted

The following types of paint and paint related products are excluded from the program:

• Paints containing pesticides or wood preservatives that are registered as a pesticide under the pest control act (has P.C.P. Reg# on label) (e.g. marine anti-fouling paint, should be treated as a pesticide)
• Craft paint (non-aerosol)
• Automotive paint (non-aerosol)
• Industrial or two-part paint
• Roof patch
• Brushes, rags and rollers
• Paint in glass containers
• Unlabeled paint containers
• Improperly sealed paint containers
• Paint containers with poor integrity (e.g. badly rusted cans)

Container Limits

To ensure that depots are not overwhelmed, we ask that you observe the following voluntary limits of 10 containers (or 50 spray paint containers) per visit. Product Care currently accepts consumer paint in the following container sizes:

• Paint up to 5 gallons (23 litres)
• Aerosol paint spray cans (any size)

Flammables, Pesticides, and Gasoline

These products are accepted only by our "Paint Plus" Depots. Look at the BC depot list to find them.

Products Accepted

Consumer products only. No industrial or specialty products. See details below.

Flammable Liquids

Must have a flame symbol or phrase similar to "keep away from open spark or flame" on the label.

Examples:

• Liquids only
• Paint thinners
• Other solvents
• Camp fuels
• Liquid adhesives with flammable symbol
• Other flammables or solvents that have the flame symbol or wording similar to "keep away from open spark or flame"

Maximum container size:

Kerosene 9 litres.
Other liquids 10 Litres

Pesticides (Domestic)

• Consumer pesticides that have both the poisonous (skull & cross bones) symbol and Pest Control Product (PCP) number.

Maximum container size:

Pesticides 10 Litres

Gasoline

• Gasoline in approved ULC containers only
• Maximum container size accepted is 25 litres
• Containers cannot be returned - see "Gasoline Container Return Policy"

Products Not Accepted

• Products that cannot be identified (unknowns)
• Products that are leaking or improperly sealed
• Empty containers
• Commercial, industrial or agricultural products
• Cosmetics, health and beauty aids
• Insect repellents, disinfectants and pet products
• Diesel, propane, butane fuels
• Fertilizer
• Acids, cleaners, bleach, and other corrosive materials

Safety Requirements

• Containers must be tightly sealed.
• Containers must be clearly labeled with their contents.
• Do not return paint in glass containers.
• Do not mix alkyd, (oil-based) with latex (water-based) paints