Community RePaint Carstairs Junction is proudly run by Soul of the Junction SCIO, a community-led charity with a vision to create a thriving, connected and climate-resilient rural community where everyone feels welcome and valued.
They offer a wide range of affordable and sustainable paint options, including surplus paint with full and part tins available from just £2 per litre.
The team at Soul of the Junction collect surplus paint from retailers, traders, and manufacturers, meaning stock varies throughout the year depending on what is passed on for reuse. If you’re looking for specific colours or types of paint, it’s best to call ahead and check availability before visiting.
Pay them a visit to discover a great range of sustainable and affordable paints for your home or project, or find out more on their website at www.soulofthejunction.org
Community RePaint Stirling is proudly run by Stirling Reuse Hub, a one‑stop shop for pre‑owned furniture, household goods, and paint. Alongside their shop, they run workshops and events that support the local community to live better by reducing consumption and embracing more sustainable ways of living.
They offer a wide range of affordable and sustainable paint options, including surplus paint with full and part tins available from just £2 per litre.
They also stock ReColour remanufactured paint — a high‑quality, eco‑friendly option made from paint rescued from waste. This paint comes in a range of colours and is available in 5‑litre containers.
The team at Stirling Reuse Hub collect surplus paint from retailers, traders, and manufacturers, meaning stock varies throughout the year depending on what is passed on for reuse. If you’re looking for specific colours or types of paint, it’s best to call ahead and check availability before visiting.
In addition to paint, they also run a Library of Things, allowing customers to borrow the tools and equipment they need for DIY projects. Pay them a visit to discover a great range of sustainable and affordable paints for your home or project, or find out more on their website at www.stirlingreusehub.org.uk.
Community RePaint Bickington is run by Grannypats Tiny Farmshop and Nursery who are dedicated to building their community through provisions such as a community fridge, community library, plant shop and nursery and now Community RePaint.
Full and part tins of paint are available for individuals and groups to reuse for a suggested donation of £1 per tin. To pick up paint for your project, simply visit the scheme during its opening hours.
Grannypats accept donations of usable full and part tins of paint from individual householders – please ensure all donations are reusable.
Stock at Community RePaint Bickington does vary throughout the year depending on what paint has recently been passed on for reuse by local residents and businesses.
If there are specific types or colours of paint you are interested in purchasing for your project, we recommend contacting them directly ahead of visiting, to find out if they have the paint you’re looking for in stock.
If you need larger quantities (over 60 litres) of paint for a community project, you can also order our remanufactured paint here.
Our Community RePaint scheme in Maldon is run by Essex County Council and operated through the local household waste recycling centre. At this site, you can drop off leftover paint from your home or collect paint for your home or local project.
Collect paint for reuse
Anyone can pick up free paint from this scheme. The paint available will vary from visit to visit depending what is donated by local residents. Most paint types are accepted. If you are visiting in a vehicle you’ll need to book through the council booking system.
Drop off leftover paint
If you are a resident in Essex and have leftover paint from your home, you can pass it on for reuse at Maldon Recycling Centre.
Groups and individuals can then access the site to collect the paint and use it locally.
To drop off paint to Maldon recycling centre, book through the council booking system on their website.
As this drop-off point is run by the local authority, the site is unable to accept paint donations from businesses. If you are a trader, retailer, manufacturer or other business with leftover paint, click here to find out how you can donate your leftover paint for reuse through the Community RePaint network.
Please note, if you live outside of the Essex County Council local authority area, you will not be eligible drop-off paint at this site. If there is no drop-off point in your local authority area you will need to contact your local authority for guidance on what to do with your leftover paint. You can also adapt this template letter to encourage your local authority to consider collecting leftover paint for reuse at their sites.
Essex County Council also partner with Community RePaint at their recycling centres in Canvey Witham, Burnham-on-Crouch and Saffron Walden.
Our Community RePaint scheme in Burnham-on-Crouch is run by Essex County Council and operated through the local household waste recycling centre. At this site, you can drop off leftover paint from your home or collect paint for your home or local project.
Collect paint for reuse
Anyone can pick up free paint from this scheme. The paint available will vary from visit to visit depending what is donated by local residents. Most paint types are accepted. If you are visiting in a vehicle you’ll need to book through the council booking system.
Drop off leftover paint
If you are a resident in Essex and have leftover paint from your home, you can pass it on for reuse at Burnham-on-Crouch Recycling Centre.
Groups and individuals can then access the site to collect the paint and use it locally.
To drop off paint to Burnham-on-Crouch recycling centre, book through the council booking system on their website.
As this drop-off point is run by the local authority, the site is unable to accept paint donations from businesses. If you are a trader, retailer, manufacturer or other business with leftover paint, click here to find out how you can donate your leftover paint for reuse through the Community RePaint network.
Please note, if you live outside of the Essex County Council local authority area, you will not be eligible drop-off paint at this site. If there is no drop-off point in your local authority area you will need to contact your local authority for guidance on what to do with your leftover paint. You can also adapt this template letter to encourage your local authority to consider collecting leftover paint for reuse at their sites.
Essex County Council also partner with Community RePaint at their recycling centres in Canvey Witham, Maldon and Saffron Walden.
Our Colchester branch is proudly run by Emmaus at their Decorating Hub – a new one-stop shop for affordable and sustainable painting supplies, volunteers and training.
What they offer:
- Surplus paint: Full and part tins available from just £2 per litre.
- ReColour remanufactured paint: High-quality, eco-friendly paint ideal for large-scale projects.
- Tools & equipment: Available for sale or hire
- training sessions
The team at Emmaus Colchester collect in surplus paint from retailers, traders, and manufacturers. Household donations of usable full or part tins are welcome – please book an appointment before dropping off.
Paint stock changes throughout the year based on what is passed on for reuse. If you’re looking for specific colours or types, we recommend calling ahead to check availability before visiting.
Pay them a visit to find a great range of sustainable and affordable paints for your home or project. Find out more about the launch of the Decorating Hub here.
Their main aim is to reduce waste and promote reuse within the local community. They offer affordable paint to individuals and community groups in South East London, available to purchase from £2.00 per litre.
They stock a large selection of full and part-full tins in various brands and colours.To pick up paint for your project, simply visit them during their opening hours.
Stock at Community RePaint members varies throughout the year depending on what paint has recently been passed on for reuse by local businesses, traders and/or waste contractors in the area.
If there are specific types or colours of paint you are interested in purchasing for your project, we recommend contacting InUse ReUse directly ahead of visiting, to find out if they have the paint you’re looking for in stock.
If you need larger quantities (over 60 litres) of paint for a community project, you can also order our remanufactured paint from us centrally. Find out more here.
The mission of Corner Cupboard is the prevention and relief of food poverty in the Ayrshire area, along with the advancement of citizenship/community development and the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
They are pleased to now offer surplus paint into their diverse operations, in order to help the local community.
Visit during their opening hours to see what they have in stock.
You can buy ReColour chalk paint, our remanufactured paint, from Churches Action For The Homeless (CATH) at their high street shop.
ReColour is a remanufactured paint made from surplus and leftovers and available in a range of colours and finishes. It is a big part of our solution to reducing paint waste across the UK.
Please contact CATH directly for available colours and prices, as these may differ from other outlets and Community RePaint schemes.
Note: you CANNOT drop off paint here for reuse. To drop off paint, find your nearest drop-off point here.
Our site in Brent is run by the West London Waste Authority on behalf of Brent Council. It is operated through the local household waste recycling centre. At this site, you can drop off leftover paint from your home or collect paint for your home or local project.
Pre-booking is not necessary but advisable. Pre-book a slot here
Drop off leftover paint
If you are a resident and you have leftover paint from your home you can use the drop-off point on-site to leave your paint. Groups and individuals will then be able to access the site to collect the paint and use it locally.
Any tradesperson or business that wishes to access the site will have to pay a fee. You will find details of trade prices on the West London Waste Authority website, or click here to find other ways you can donate your leftover paint for reuse through the Community RePaint network.
If there is no drop-off point in your local authority area you will need to contact your local authority for guidance on what to do with your leftover paint. You can also adapt this template letter to encourage your local authority to consider collecting leftover paint for reuse at their sites.
If you would like to make it available to other people to use you can post it on local reuse sites such as Freegle and Gumtree.
Collect paint for your home or project
If you are an individual or group from the local area, you can pick up FREE paint from this scheme.
