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Sutton Coldfield Household Recycling Centre

If you have leftover paint from your home you can use the drop-off point on-site at the Sutton Coldfield Household Recycling Centre to pass on your leftover paint to a Community RePaint scheme. This drop-off point is run by Veolia Environmental Services Birmingham.

Drop off leftover paint

If you live in Birmingham and you have leftover paint from your home, you can use the drop-off point on-site to pass your paint on for reuse. You can also drop off your paint at the following Birmingham household recycling centres: Perry Barr, Castle Bromwich, Tyseley and Kings Norton.

Book an appointment to drop off paint here and bring along proof of Birmingham residency (driving license, council tax or utility bill) when you visit the site. If you’re having trouble booking, please contact Veolia Birmingham directly using their online form: Contact Veolia Birmingham | Veolia Birmingham

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 Birmingham Council local authority area, you will not be eligible to access the 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.

Drop-off points in the Birmingham Area

Moss Side – CLOSED in MAY 2024

CLOSED in MAY 2024

Community RePaint Moss Side, Manchester, joined the network in 2022. The scheme is part of the Boiler House, who aim to provide free and low-cost use of tools, equipment and workshop space, to act as a catalyst for people to reach their potential.

They collect full containers of paint from traders, retailers and manufacturers. The paint is available to individuals and groups are charged £2 per litre for full containers.

To pick up paint for your project, simply visit the scheme during its opening hours.

Stock at Community RePaint schemes does vary 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 the scheme 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.

Ystradgynlais

The scheme joined the network in 2021 and is hosted by Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre, located north of Swansea. The organisation aims to improve the well-being of people in Ystradgynlais and neighbouring communities. They do this by operating a furniture reuse project, a food bank, and an outreach service. They are also involved in recruiting, placing and supporting volunteers matching their skills to clients’ needs.

Paint at the scheme is available to individuals and groups at an affordable price.

To pick up paint for your project, simply visit the scheme during its opening hours.

Stock at Community RePaint schemes does vary 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 the scheme 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.

Lowestoft

Community RePaint Lowestoft joined the network in 2020 and is hosted by Re-Utilise Community Repaint & Scrap Store. They are a Scrapstore and Community RePaint scheme, as well as providing art and craft workshops for the disadvantaged.

The paint is available to individuals and groups at an affordable price. To visit during the week, please call the scheme to arrange an appointment.

Stock at Community RePaint schemes does vary 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 the scheme directly ahead of visiting, to find out if they have the paint you’re looking for in stock.

Community RePaint Lowestoft was a finalist in the Lowestoft & Waveney Gala Business Awards, for their incredible work throughout the COVID pandemic. Read the article here.

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.

Cornwall – St Austell

Community RePaint Cornwall, run by Prosperity Matters, joined the network in 2018. Prosperity Matters works with long-term unemployed while supporting small business set up and providing third-sector consultancy. They collect full and part-full containers from traders, retailers and manufacturers. The paint is available to purchase for £2 per litre.

To pick up paint for your project, simply visit the scheme during its opening hours.

Stock at Community RePaint schemes does vary 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 the scheme 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.

Cambridgeshire – Wisbech

Community RePaint Cambridgeshire – Affordable Paint for Your Projects

Community RePaint Cambridgeshire is a hub for reclaimed and remanufactured paint as well as other materials. Run by REMO (formerly known as CCORRN), they have two convenient locations in March and Wisbech where you can pick up paint for your home, garden, or community project.

Affordable Recycled Paint for All Projects

At both REMO sites, you’ll find a variety of paint saved from waste, perfect for DIY, home renovation, and larger projects. The paint is not only budget-friendly but also helps reduce landfill waste. Visit Community RePaint Cambridgeshire during their opening hours to browse their selection and purchase paint at low prices.

ReColour Paint – Perfect for Community Projects

REMO is one of our ReColour remanufacturing centres, producing high-quality, nearly-new paint that’s ideal for community projects. If you need larger quantities (60 litres or more), you can order our ReColour paint in bulk. Smaller amounts are available to purchase directly through the REMO website.

Paint saved from waste in Cambridgeshire and beyond

Community RePaint Cambridgeshire collects unused paint from local Household Waste Recycling Centres, retailers, traders, and manufacturers. REMO also offer commercial paint treatment services for responsible disposal.

REMO operates as a membership organisation, welcoming new members to join for a small fee. As a member, you’ll gain access to the Community RePaint scheme and The Bits & Bobs Scrapstore.

Need Larger Quantities of Paint?

If you need more than 60 litres of paint for a community project, you can easily order from us centrally. Learn more about bulk orders here.

Important Note for Paint Donations

Please note that Community RePaint Cambridgeshire does not accept paint donations from individual householders. However, you can use our householder paint drop-off point finder to locate a drop-off point near you for leftover paint donations.

Northampton

The Community RePaint Northampton scheme is hosted by Northampton Partnership Homes. They believe that safe, secure and affordable homes are a basic human need; critical for health, strong family relationships, educational attainment and employment.

The paint is available to individuals and groups for £1-2 per litre.

To pick up paint for your project, simply visit the scheme during its opening hours.

Stock at Community RePaint schemes does vary 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 the scheme 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.

Crest – Llandudno

You can buy ReColour, our remanufactured paint, from the Crest Co-operative in Llandudno. They are not a Community RePaint scheme so they do not collect or redistribute leftover paint from their local community. Instead, they partner with our remanufacturing centres in Cambridgeshire and on the Wirral to stock the ReColour paint that the centres produce. ReColour is an interior emulsion paint available in 18 colours plus white and magnolia.

Please contact 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. Crest Llandudno only stock ReColour paint for sale. To drop off paint, find your nearest drop-off point here.

Haringey

Our scheme in Haringey is run by London Energy Limited, on behalf of North London Waste Authority.. 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.

Drop off leftover paint

If you are a resident living within the London boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington or Waltham Forest, and you have leftover paint from your home you can use the drop-off point on-site to pass your paint on for reuse. Groups and individuals will then be able to access the site to collect the paint and use it locally.

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 North London Waste Authority area, you will not be eligible to access the 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.

Collect paint for your home or project

If you are an individual or group living within the North London Waste Authority area, you can pick up free paint from this scheme. We recommend that you contact the local authority using the details given above or check their website for more details on the process you need to follow to get the paint.

Scarborough

Community Furniture Store is a charity with three main goals – the provision of affordable, or free, furniture, household appliances and IT equipment; preservation of the environment through reuse; and offering volunteering/work opportunities to the long-term unemployed or disadvantaged. The Community RePaint scheme complements this well, enabling Community Furniture Stores in Scarborough, York and Selby to also offer their customers a source of affordable paint, available to purchase from £2.00 per litre.

To pick up paint for your project, simply visit the scheme during its opening hours.

Stock at Community RePaint schemes does vary 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 the scheme 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.