Wondering what to do with the old cans of paint you have piling up in your garage? Did you know that your old paint could be used to make something new? Recycling old or unneeded paint means that it can be used to make biofuel, new paint and even concrete products! We’re pleased to accept various paint products at our locations in Campbell River and Duncan. By returning old paint cans, leftover paint and aerosol paint cans you are helping keep our water clean and reducing the amount of waste in our landfills.

We accept interior and exterior water-based paints, deck and floor coating, wood finishing oil and much more! NO INDUSTRIAL PAINT WILL BE ACCEPTED.

At our Duncan and Campbell River locations we also accept flammable liquids, gasoline and domestic pesticides. Please note we cannot take industrial or specialty products; please see our full list of accepted items below.

Island Return It takes back leftover household paint, varnish, shellacs and stains free of charge. When returning leftover paint, be sure to keep products in their original containers with labels on. Do not combine leftover paints with each other or with oils, solvents or other products. Make sure paint cans are properly sealed before transporting.

We are unable to accept any products that cannot be identified, products that are leaking or cannot be sealed, brushes, rollers and rags or cosmetics. See below for a full list of products that are not accepted.

These products are very hazardous, please use extra care when handling them. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your respective Island Return It Centre before your next visit.

A unique feature of Product Care’s paint stewardship program is Paint Exchange, where leftover paint collected at our Campbell River, Duncan and Sidney facilities are offered free of charge. Along with being the most cost-effective and energy-efficient alternative for handling leftover paint, reuse puts paint where it belongs — on buildings, walls, and fences — and diverts it away from our sewers, dumps, and landfills. Leftover paint is given away on an as-is, as-available basis.

There is no limit on the amount of paint an individual or organisation can take. Consumers using this service must sign a waiver form. Please note that Island Return It cannot guarantee the product quality of the leftover paint available in the exchange program.