Welcome Louth Recycling Centre to the Community RePaint network.
At Community RePaint, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of the second free community paint store in Lincolnshire at Louth Household Waste Recycling Centre. Run by Lincolnshire County Council, this new location continues the Community RePaint mission to reduce paint waste and support local communities.
Lincolnshire residents can now donate their leftover paint, which will then be available for free for others to collect—whether for a home DIY project, a community initiative, or a charitable cause. This expansion follows the overwhelming success of the first Lincolnshire RePaint scheme in Grantham, which has already saved 1,000 litres of paint from going to waste since its opening in December 2024.
Cllr Daniel McNally, executive councillor for waste at Lincolnshire County Council, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative:
“Each year, 55 million litres of perfectly good paint is wasted across the UK. We see a lot of this at our recycling centres—some tins barely used. By offering free RePaint stores, we are reducing waste and providing a valuable resource to local residents and groups. It’s a win-win.”
The Louth RePaint branch is part of a wider effort by Lincolnshire County Council to rethink waste management and promote reuse. Alongside the Community RePaint sites, the council also runs a Reuse Shop at Tattershall, where pre-loved items, from furniture to electronics, can find new homes at affordable prices.
Anyone looking to donate or collect paint from Community RePaint Louth simply needs to speak to a staff member on-site. The selection of available paint depends on donations, but most common types are accepted.
Our community RePaint is a UK-wide network, proudly sponsored by Dulux, with over 80 schemes in operation nationwide. We’re proud to see Lincolnshire expanding its commitment to sustainability, and we look forward to helping even more communities transform spaces with reused paint.
To find your local drop-off/ collection point for reusable paint head to: https://communityrepaint.org.uk/