Reducing, Reusing, & Recycling Waste Paint in Eastern Rensselaer County – Workshop

6:00 Registration

6:15 Welcome & Introductions
Matt Curley, ERCSWMA

6:25 Problems with Managing Latex Paint in ERCSWMA, and the Project Behind this Workshop
Matt Curley, ERCSWMA

6:35 Preventing Waste Paint & Developing Local Reuse Options
Rachel Smith, NEWMOA

6:45 Existing Alternative Management Options

• Case Studies of Latex Paint Drop & Swaps in New York
  Gary Feinland, NYS DEC
• Fee-based Drop-off
  Jennifer Griffith, NEWMOA

7:10 Recycling Opportunities

• Recycling Benefits & Challenges
  Jennifer Griffith, NEWMOA
• Extended Producer Responsibility & PaintCare
  Rachel Smith, NEWMOA

7:40 Proposed Consumer/Household Handout – Participant Feedback
Jennifer Griffith, NEWMOA

8:00 Meeting Adjourned