2026 Legislation Aims to Give Missourians Convenient, Safe Options to Return Leftover Paint
Paint stewardship legislation being proposed in Missouri would provide consumers with greater access to safely and conveniently return leftover paint.
Since municipalities and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection programs cannot feasibly manage the estimated 1.3 million gallons of paint that go unused statewide each year, consumers are left with the responsibility to store and dispose of leftover paint with little to no options.
The paint stewardship program, active in 13 states, puts the responsibility for end-of-life management of paint on the paint industry, thereby reducing the burden on consumers while helping to protect Missouri’s waterways and wildlife from improper paint disposal.
The program works by requiring paint manufacturers to create a stewardship organization to set up and operate a convenient, statewide system for the collection of post-consumer paint. SB917 and HB2162 to establish PaintCare in Missouri were filed in December and is expected to go to a Senate vote this week.
Endorsed by paint manufacturers, the Missouri Association of Counties, and the Missouri Municipal League, the bi-partisan paint stewardship legislation offers a responsible, cost-effective solution for Missouri to manage leftover paint and lessen the burden on consumers and local governments. Visit https://missouripsc.org/paint/ to learn more.
Contact:
Nadja Karpilow
Chairperson, Paint Workgroup
Missouri Product Stewardship Council
karpilow@marc.org – 816-701-8226
