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Old 05-20-2008, 11:09 PM   #1
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Proper Disposal Of Paint Rinse


HO hired their own painters. Right inside the crawl space was a flood of used paint rinse. I was so that I almost called the city to have those idiots fined.


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Old 07-08-2008, 12:39 AM   #2
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Pour it down the sewer, it helps kill toxic bacteria.
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Pour it down the sewer, it helps kill toxic bacteria.
That was the instructions from the city official who came by when they were putting it in the gutter.
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Sorry, but I am a bit confused..
What exactly are you saying?
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Sorry, but I am a bit confused..
What exactly are you saying?
Pour it down the toilet (water base only)
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Old 07-08-2008, 05:53 AM   #6
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I jad a exterior job a few years back and when I was done for the day I asked the homeowner if I could come in to wash out my roller and brush and he told me "Oh no we can have you putting paint down our sink, just use the hose in the backyard," In a city which will fine you for washing tools outside when your painting. I know one thing their water bill had to be high after I washed down all the paint in the grass, I ran the water intil all the paint was gone.
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In a city which will fine you for washing tools outside when your painting

That is why you should take them home to clean
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I think I heard a pro say "just throw your tools away and charge the client for it"
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I know one thing their water bill had to be high after I washed down all the paint in the grass, I ran the water intil all the paint was gone.
Bet you had a nice long break too.
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