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Austin ReBlend

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Free, high-quality paint

Austin ReBlend is a free, 100% post-consumer, low-VOC flat paint. It is available in 3.5-gallon containers and in three colors.

Austin ReBlend paint is free for individuals, nonprofits and businesses, but an appointment is needed. It can be picked up at the Recycle and Reuse Center. 
 


How Austin ReBlend is made

Austin Resource Recovery gets unused paint from customers through household hazardous waste collection and Recycle and Reuse Center drop offs. The paint is inspected before being selected for use in Austin ReBlend. It is then consolidated, blended, filtered and packed by trained personnel to ensure a quality product. It is then made available at the Recycle and Reuse Center.


Austin ReBlend is a sustainable choice

Austin ReBlend is good for the environment because it:

  • Helps keep paint out of landfills
  • Conserves water used to make new paint
  • Prevents pollution from the mining and extraction of raw materials
  • Moves Austin further toward its zero waste goal

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Austin ReBlend is available in three colors

  • ReBlend beige paint swatch, called Texas Limestone

    Texas Limestone (beige)

  • Austin ReBlend dark beige swatch, called Balcones Canyonland

    Balcones Canyonlands (dark beige)

  • Austin ReBlend dark green swatch, called Balcones Greenbelt

    Barton Creek Greenbelt (dark green)

Waste less paint

  • Store your paint correctly. Securely seal the lid and store in a dry location; small amounts of paint can be stored in any airtight container. Label paint so you can color match if needed.
  • Purchase only what you need. Up to 70% of what the Recycle and Reuse Center receives each year is unused paint. Buying the right amount of paint saves you money, eliminates the need for storage and saves resources. Download the paint quantity chart to determine how many gallons of paint you need for your painting project.

Properly dispose of unused paint

Do not put liquid paint in the trash, down the drain or on the ground. This can harm the environment. Learn more about how to properly dispose of paint.