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Proper Job, a community reuse centre, run our scheme in West Devon. They joined the network in 1996. Proper Job encourages the re-use of many different and useful items from reclaimed building materials, furniture, electrical, clothes, tools book and much more.

The scheme collects full containers of paint from traders, retailers and manufacturers in the region and also accepts donations of non-hazardous, usable paint from householders.

Paint is available for individuals and groups to purchase for £1 a litre for part tins or £2 per litre for new unused paint.

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.

If you are a householder and have usable paint to donate, please contact the scheme to arrange an appointment to drop off your leftover paint. Please only visit the scheme during opening hours and do not leave paint at the scheme outside of its opening hours.

 

Our scheme in Thurrock, managed by TRUP – The Re-Use Partnership, joined the network in 2015. They collect part-full and full containers of paint from traders, retailers and manufacturers in the region. The scheme is unable to accept or collect paint from individuals.

Paint is available for individuals and groups to purchase for £2 per litre.

To pick up paint for your project, simply visit the scheme during its opening hours, or contact the scheme directly to find out more and arrange an appointment to pick up paint outside of 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.

Swindon Scrapstore run our scheme in Swindon. The scrapstore collects thousands of litres of leftover paint, varnishes and woodstains from traders, retailers and manufacturers.

To use the Community Repaint Scheme no membership or affiliations are required. Absolutely anyone can purchase their paint 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.

Our scheme in Southampton is managed by Southampton City and Region Action to Combat Hardship (SCRATCH). SCRATCH provides services which relieve the effects of hardship, disadvantage and poverty for individuals and families living in Southampton and the surrounding area. They collect part-full and full containers of paint from traders, retailers and manufacturers in the region. They are unable to accept or collect paint from individuals.

This scheme is one of a few schemes who provide paint for free to referred clients or to people with proof of means tested benefits. The work mostly with their existing clients but you can contact the scheme to check your eligibility. If you are not eligible for free paint they also have a shop where paint can be purchased at a low cost. They also request a small donation for the paint from community groups.

At their main premises, if you are eligible paint can be viewed and collected by appointment. For further information contact the scheme on 023 8077 3132.

Below are some of the comments we have received about this scheme:

 “Thank you so much for the paint for Shirley.  She has been very down and worried about the prospect of eviction if she does not get her home decorated.  Your support has made a huge difference to her this week and has taken a big weight off her shoulders”.

“On behalf of all staff and residents at West View House, I would like to thank you for your generous donation of paint you gave us to paint the hostel.  Your donation was very kind and we are very grateful to you”.

“Your staff were so helpful and resourceful and we are very impressed with how your scheme is run.”  

Our scheme in Sevenoaks joined the network in 2004. The scheme is run by Abacus Furniture Project and they collect full containers only of paint from traders, retailers and manufacturers in the region.

Paint is available for individuals and groups to purchase 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.

Law, Leisure and Learning run our scheme in Sandwell & Soho. They collect paint from traders, retailers and manufacturers.

The paint is available for individuals and groups to purchase for £1-2 per litre. If you need paint, contact the scheme directly by email outlining what paint you need. The scheme will then get back to you to arrange a time to visit the scheme.

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.

News and stories from Community RePaint Sandwell and Soho

Law, Leisure and Learning refuge refreshed thanks to Marks & Spencer volunteers

The Crick Project community garden supplied with paint from Community RePaint Sandwell and Soho 

Our scheme in North Somerset is part of the James Scotts North Somerset Reuse Project and was set up in 2014. Working across the whole of North Somerset, the scheme collects paint from individuals, traders, retailers and manufacturers.

The paint is available for individuals and groups to purchase for £1.50-£2.50 per litre, depending on whether the container is open or unopened.

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.

If you have paint to drop-off, please do not do so during the above ‘normal’ opening times and please don’t leave them outside the store when it’s unattended. Since COVID-19, the scheme has had to change how they operate. Therefore, please telephone or email us in the first instance and the scheme can arrange a mutually convenient time for you to do so.