2013 Paint Factsheets

• Why We Need a Paint Stewardship Law in Washington State (PDF) January 2013
• Comparing Paint Management in Washington and Oregon (PDF) January 2013
• Product Stewardship: At Work in Washington (PDF) describes legislation that has passed in Washington State and 2013 product stewardship bills that are supported by manufacturers. January 2013

 2012 Washington Paint Stewardship Bill SSB 6145 Summary (PDF)

This factsheet summarizes the paint product stewardship bill that was introduced in the 2012 legislative session. The bill did not pass. The bill would authorize paint manufacturers selling paint in Washington to finance and provide a take back and recycling program for unwanted architectural paint that would be overseen by the Department of Ecology. View the Senate Bill Report (PDF) for a summary of activity.

NWPSC Paint Subcommittee Issue Paper (PDF)

Northwest Product Stewardship Council. 2010.