Saskatchewan Paint Recycling Program

The Province of Saskatchewan has issued a Waste Paint Management Regulation.  The regulation requires the paint industry to manage a consumer take-back program in Saskatchewan for leftover household paint.

The Program is managed by the paint industry through its non-profit association, Product Care (members include manufacturers, distributors, and retail).

Product Care contracts with SARCAN Recycling to accept paint drop-offs without charge at any SARCAN depot location across the province.

Where can you take leftover paint?

Paint can be dropped off without charge at any of SARCAN's depot locations across the province.

Accepted Products / Products NOT ACCEPTED

ACCEPTED Household Paint Products NOT ACCEPTED Interior and Exterior: latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, enamel, and oil-based paints Bulging paint cans Varnishes and urethanes (single component) Industrial paints Stains Non-aerosol automotive paints Barn, fence, and porch paints Non-aerosol craft paints Concrete paints Traffic marking paint Deck and floor paints (including Elastomeric) Two-part/component paints and catalyzed or nitrocellulose based paints Drywall paints Paint or wood preservatives containing pesticides (e.g. creosote) Primers Tar-based products Undercoats Deck cleaners Driveway (non-tar based) paints and sealers Thinners, mineral spirits, or solvents Block fillers Caulking compounds, epoxies, glues, or adhesives Stain blocking paints Roof patch, tars, or grease Shellac Colourants or tints Wood finishing oils and stains Fibreglass resins Rust paint Brushes, rags, and rollers Stucco paint Paint containers that are leaking or improperly sealed or those that are significantly damaged, dented, or rusted Paints for metal Paint that cannot be identified or unlabelled containers Wood and masonry water repellants Paint in glass containers Marine paint (containing no pesticides) Other household chemicals Non-catalyzed and non-nitrocellulose lacquers   All aeorsols   Empty paint cans

Reusable Paint

All SARCAN depots have a supply of reusable paint on hand that is available to the public.  Reusing unwanted paint is a cost-effective and energy-efficient alternative to recycling paint.  Use it for buildings, walls, fences, and craft projects and help divert it from our landfills and waterways.

This paint is free of charge, but customers must sign a waiver form before removing it from our depots.  This paint is not inspected and cannot be guaranteed.