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Our scheme in East London, run by Forest Recycling Project, is one of the oldest and largest in the network, joining the network in 1998 and collecting over 40,000 litres of paint each year.

The majority of their paint comes from local recycling centres where they collect paint which has been dropped off by local residents.

Reclaimed paint of all types is available in all colours and sizes from the scheme’s two premises – ‘The Paint Place Reuse Project’ in Leytonstone (click here for further details) and their shop ‘The Paint Place’ in Walthamstow.

The Paint Place Reuse Project is where their paint is processed and stored. Due to this, the scheme stocks larger volumes of paint at this premises, so it is good for charities and groups needing larger amounts of paint for their project.

The Paint Place shop has a smaller selection of popular colours and brands, making it a good place to visit if you need smaller amounts for a home decorating project.

The two locations are close to each other so you can visit both, or staff can advise you on stock at the two places.

You can also complete a paint request form on their website. The scheme operates a free membership scheme which gives not-for-profit organisations access to exclusive offers.

Please note, if you are looking to pass on your leftover paint for reuse, this scheme does not accept paint donations from householders. Instead, please use our householder drop-off point finder to find out if you have a Community RePaint householder paint drop-off point in your area.

Managed by Derby Play And Recycling Centre, Community RePaint Derby has been part of the network since 2000, making it one of our oldest schemes. The majority of their paint comes from a local recycling centre where they collect paint which has been dropped off by local residents. They will also consider other paint available locally from traders, retailers and manufacturers.

To use the scheme you must either be a Scrapstore member or pay a one-time registration fee of £3. Most paint costs £2 per litre and there are some free paints and free drop cloths available with paint purchases.

The scheme has a range of colours and types of paint available.

To pick up paint for your project, simply visit the scheme during its opening hours.  Because volunteer availability may affect the scheme’s opening hours, we advise you to call before visiting to check if the scheme is fully open.

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.

Please note, if you are looking to pass on your leftover paint for reuse, this scheme does not accept paint donations from householders. Instead, please use our householder drop-off point finder to find out if you have a Community RePaint householder paint drop-off point in your area.

 

Our scheme in Cheshire is run by Changing Lives Together (CLT). They stock ReColour remanufactured paint as well as full and half full containers of paint ready for reuse.

Paint is sold directly to individuals, families and Community Groups for £1-2 per litre, and is available from all three Changing Lives Together stores. See their website for more details about their outlets.

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

The stock at Community RePaint schemes does vary throughout the year depending on what paint has recently been passed on for reuse to the scheme.

If there are specific types or colours of paint you are interested in purchasing for your project, we recommend contacting the scheme directly before 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.

Please note, if you are looking to pass on your leftover paint for reuse, this scheme does not accept paint donations from householders. Instead, please use our householder drop-off point finder to find out if you have a Community RePaint householder paint drop-off point in your area.

Reclaim, Vision 21’s furniture reuse project, is the host of our scheme in Cheltenham which joined the network in 2005. Their main aim is to collect good quality unwanted furniture and to sell and deliver it to people on low incomes. The Community RePaint scheme complements this well, allowing them to also offer their customers a source of affordable paint, available to purchase from £2.00 per litre.

The scheme is open to the general public, community groups and charities from Gloucestershire.

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.

 

The scheme does accept full tins of paint from traders, retailers and manufacturers. They will not accept part-full tins.

You must book an appointment to purchase paint from Community RePaint Morpeth. Please call 01670 519575 to enquire and book.

Hosted by Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd, our scheme in Morpeth joined the network in 2003. The scheme collects full and part-full containers from traders, retailers and manufacturers and also accepts donations of non-hazardous, usable paint from householders. The paint is available to individuals and groups for between £1-2 per litre.

This scheme is open by appointment only. To pick up paint for your project, please contact the scheme directly to organise a date and time to visit.

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 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.

 

Community RePaint Cambridgeshire – Affordable Paint for Your Projects

Community RePaint Cambridgeshire is a hub for reclaimed and remanufactured paint. 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

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.

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Our scheme in Bradford joined the network in 2001. They are one of the larger schemes, collecting over 49,000 litres of paint each year. The majority of their paint comes from local recycling centres where they collect paint which has been dropped off by local residents. If you live in Bradford and have leftover paint you can find more details about passing your paint on to the scheme here.

Paint is available to purchase from the scheme for £1.80 per litre.

Due to the large volume of paint collected by the scheme, they always have a large variety of paint types and colours. The scheme can also offer colour matching on request.

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

Please note, if you are looking to pass on your leftover paint for reuse, this scheme does not accept paint donations from householders. Instead, please use our householder drop-off point finder to find out if you have a Community RePaint householder paint drop-off point in your area.

Read more about Community RePaint Bradford in their Meet The Scheme interview.