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Tattershall welcomes Lincolnshire’s third free Community RePaint Store

The new store, which opened on Monday 23 June 2025 at Tattershall Household Waste Recycling Centre, offers residents access to free, reusable paint and sits alongside the site’s established Reuse Shop.

Together, they provide a convenient and environmentally friendly way to pick up everything from household paint to pre-loved furniture, garden tools, and bric-a-brac – helping residents save money and reduce waste.

The Community RePaint initiative collects unused, leftover paint that would otherwise go to waste and makes it available to local people completely free of charge. Whether you’re refreshing a room or tackling a creative project, the store offers a wide variety of paints in different colours and finishes.

Cllr Danny Brookes, executive member for environment at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “We’re really pleased to see the Community RePaint network expanding across Lincolnshire. These stores offer a brilliant way for residents to get access to free paint, save money, and do their bit for the environment at the same time.

“The new store at Tattershall complements the Reuse Shop perfectly, giving good-quality items and materials a second chance at life.”

This latest opening follows the successful launches at the Louth and Grantham Household Waste Recycling Centres. So far, more than 4,000 of litres of paint have been redistributed across the county, supporting local families, community projects and DIYers alike.

Residents looking to take advantage of the Community RePaint scheme – either by dropping paints off or taking any from the store – simply need to speak to a member of staff on site.

One of the first community groups to benefit from the new site were Curo-lincs, with staff collecting free paint to use at their therapy farm. Based at Thornton Le Fen, the team provides health, social and wellbeing services for vulnerable people through nature and animal assisted therapy.

The types of paint available depends on what has been brought for reuse, but most paint types are accepted.

The Tattershall Community RePaint Store is open to all visitors to the recycling centre during the hours of 9am and 4pm on Fridays to Tuesday, and the Reuse Shop is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9am to 3pm.

Looking for your local donation of paint pick-up store? Use Our Community RePaint postcode search here.

Free paint now at Grantham Recycling Centre

Cllr Richard Davies, county councillor for Grantham West, joins Cllr Daniel McNally, executive member for waste, to officially open the Community RePaint scheme at Grantham Household Waste Recycling Centre.

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new scheme at the Grantham Household Waste Recycling Centre, aimed at preventing unused paint from going to waste.

This scheme, which opened on Monday 9 December 2024, ensures that usable tins of paint are set aside and made available for free to anyone who wants them. When residents drop off paint at the centre, as long as it’s still usable, it’s placed in the Community RePaint store. Other local residents and community groups can then help themselves to any paint they need – completely free of charge.

In the few days since the scheme began, 20 tins of paint have already been taken by local residents, saving them from being wasted.

Cllr Daniel McNally, executive councillor for waste at Lincolnshire County Council, shares:
“Each year, approximately 50 million litres of paint are discarded across the UK, and we see a significant amount of nearly-new or even unopened paint coming through our recycling centres in Lincolnshire. Thanks to Community RePaint, we’re preventing a lot of this paint from going to waste by giving people the chance to take what they need.

“For smaller jobs or projects that could benefit from a fresh coat, this scheme offers an opportunity to save money instead of purchasing new paint. The alternative would be for this paint to be disposed of at our energy-from-waste plant, so this initiative is also helping us keep usable items circulating longer.”

Community RePaint is part of a wider effort to reduce waste and encourage reuse, following the success of the Lincolnshire Reuse Shop at Tattershall. This scheme is part of the strategic waste strategy of Lincolnshire County Council in their bid to adopt circular economy practices.

Residents who wish to participate – whether by donating or collecting paint – simply need to speak to a staff member on site. The available paint will vary depending on what’s been dropped off, but most types of paint are accepted.

Community RePaint is a national paint reuse network, sponsored by Dulux, with over 80 schemes operating across the UK. The Grantham site marks the first of its kind in Lincolnshire.

Find your local scheme here.

West Sussex Joins Community RePaint Network to Tackle Paint Waste

West Sussex County Council (WSCC), in partnership with Biffa, has become the latest member of the Community RePaint Network, a nationwide initiative designed to reduce paint waste and promote reuse across the county.

As part of this scheme, West Sussex residents can now donate leftover paint or pick up to three tins of donated paint at selected Recycling Centres. This scheme encourages the reuse of surplus paint that might otherwise go to waste, helping local people refresh their homes, projects, and community spaces without the environmental impact of disposal.

Lily Graves, Community RePaint Network Officer, commented:
“We’re thrilled to partner with West Sussex County Council and Biffa on this fantastic initiative. By giving surplus paint a second life, we’re not only reducing waste but also helping communities access free or affordable resources for their homes and projects. It’s great to see the Community RePaint scheme now available in West Sussex, and we’re excited to save more paint from going to waste as a result.”

Participating Recycling Centres:

Residents can donate paint that is still in good condition—i.e. not dried out or mouldy—when the designated collection containers have space. Accepted paints are water-based, and must not carry any ‘hazardous to health’ or ‘flammable’ warning symbols. For a full list of accepted paint types, visit the WSCC website.

Cllr Deborah Urquhart, Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change at WSCC, said:
“The paint reuse initiative is a fantastic way to reduce waste at our Recycling Centres and give surplus paint a second life in the community. It aligns with our broader goals of waste prevention, reuse, and environmental protection, which are central to our Council Plan.”

How to Donate or Collect Paint:

To donate or collect paint, you must book an appointment to visit one of the participating Recycling Centres. Booking is quick and easy, and slots can be reserved online or by phone, either for the same day (subject to availability) or up to 14 days in advance. Simply visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/booktorecycle to book your slot.

To learn more about the Community RePaint scheme and find a collection point near you, click here.

By donating or collecting paint, residents can help to ensure it doesn’t go to waste while contributing to a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly community.