PRESS RELEASE – For immediate release 9/18/25

Sustainable Saratoga to Host Fourth Annual Paint Collection Day on Saturday, October 4th, 2025

Media Contact: Beth Plummer; beth@sustainablesaratoga.org

Saratoga Springs, NY – Sustainable Saratoga in partnership with GreenSheen will hold our 4th annual Paint Collection Day on Saturday, October 4th, from 9am – 1pm. This very popular community event will be held once again at the Saratoga Springs High School.

What: Paint Collection Day
When: Saturday, October 4th, from 9am – 1pm
Where: Saratoga Springs High School Parking Lot, 1 Blue Streak Blvd, Saratoga Springs, NY (entry from West Ave only)
Who: Anyone! There are no residency requirements for this event
Cost: Free, with donations to Sustainable Saratoga greatly appreciated
How to register: click this following link to pre-register and reserve your spot: https://circular.eco/event/SS10425

GreenSheen will collect and recycle the following items at this event:

• Interior and exterior architectural paints: Latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, oil-
  based, enamel
• Deck coatings, floor paints (including elastomeric)
• Primers sealers, undercoaters
• Stains
• Shellacs, sealers, varnishes, urethanes (single component)
• Waterproofing concrete/masonry/wood sealers and repellants (not tar orbitumen-based)
• Metal coatings, rust preventatives
• Field and lawn paints

Items not accepted include aerosols, paint thinners, cleaning agents, driveway sealer, caulking compounds, glues & adhesives, roof patch, craft paint, auto & marine paint or hazardous waste. Containers cannot be empty or leaking and must contain the original manufacturer’s label.

“We continue to be excited about our partnership with GreenSheen and the safe, effective removal of paint from the waste stream. This event provides s valuable service to our community, and we expect a great turnout like previous years” explains Kelsey Trudell, Sustainable Saratoga’s Executive Director.

For specific details about the event and what will be collected, please visit: https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/paint-collection-day/

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sustainable Saratoga is a not-for-profit organization that promotes sustainable practices and the protection of natural resources, through education, advocacy and action, for the benefit of current and future generations in the Saratoga Springs area. Since 2008, Sustainable Saratoga has been a leader in promoting awareness of environmental issues and what we as a local community can do to minimize our ecological impact while maintaining a high quality of life.

PRESS RELEASE – For immediate release 9/12/24
Sustainable Saratoga to Host Third Annual Paint Collection Day on Saturday, September 21, 2024

Media Contact: Beth Plummer; beth@sustainablesaratoga.org

Saratoga Springs, NY – Sustainable Saratoga in partnership with GreenSheen will hold their 3rd annual Paint Collection Day on Saturday, September 21, from 9am – 1pm. The event is being held at a NEW LOCATION this year – the Saratoga Springs High School.

What: Paint Collection Day
When: Saturday, September 21, from 9am – 1pm
Where: Saratoga Springs High School Parking Lot, 1 Blue Streak Blvd, Saratoga Springs, NY (entry from West Ave only)
Who: Anyone! There are no residency requirements for this event.
Cost: Free. Donations to Sustainable Saratoga are greatly appreciated.

GreenSheen will collect and recycle the following items at this event:

• Interior and exterior architectural paints: Latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, oil-based, enamel
• Deck coatings, floor paints (including elastomeric)
• Primers sealers, undercoaters
• Stains
• Shellacs, sealers, varnishes, urethanes (single component)
• Waterproofing concrete/masonry/wood sealers and repellants (not tar or bitumen-based)
• Metal coatings, rust preventatives
• Field and lawn paints

Items not accepted include: aerosols, cleaning agents, driveway sealer, roof patch, craft paint, auto paint or hazardous waste. Containers cannot be empty or leaking and must contain the original manufacturer label.

“Our partnership with GreenSheen and the safe, effective removal of paint waste provides a great service to our community,” explains Kelsey Trudell, Sustainable Saratoga’s Executive Director. “We’ve had great turnout the past two years and are excited to be able to offer this event again in 2024.”

Pre-registration is highly encouraged to reduce traffic congestion during the event.
Please reserve a spot ahead of time by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code.
Event Registration: https://circular.eco/event/SS921

For specific details about what is being collected, an event map, and FAQs, visit https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/paint-collection-day/

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Sustainable Saratoga is a not-for-profit organization that promotes sustainable practices and the protection of natural resources, through education, advocacy and action, for the benefit of current and future generations in the Saratoga Springs area. Since 2008, Sustainable Saratoga has been a leader in promoting awareness of environmental issues and what we as a local community can do to minimize our ecological impact while maintaining a high quality of life.