"Missy R." writes:

What do you do with old paint that you want to throw out?

Here, latex you just open up and let dry out and they take em at the
curb.

Oil based stuff is hazardous waste. In some counties there is a
program whereby they'll pick it up from your house, or you take it to
a hazardous waste drop off facility.

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Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/