The Green Project Paint Recycling Drop-Off

2831 Marais Street

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The Green Project Paint Recycling Drop-Off recycling center in New Orleans, LA - View of facility

About this center

Started in 1994, The Green Project is a 501(c)(3) in the St. Roch neighborhood of New Orleans. At 2831 Marais Street it collects usable latex and water-based paint and mixes that paint into interior, exterior, and primer colors. Paint is mixed weekly, and 40,000 gallons are diverted each year. Paint drop-off uses the double doors on Press Street by the marble yard, Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Containers must be latex or water-based, carry the original label, be at least one-third full, and show no hardening, grit, separation, or mildew smell. Oil-based paint, stains, spray paint, and dried-out cans are refused. The limit is 10 gallons per household or business per visit. A salvage store in the same warehouse takes doors, windows, lumber at least 4 feet long, fixtures, cabinets, and working tools. Material drop-off is Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Materials accepted & services

Paint Drop-off Nonprofit Reuse Store Wood Lighting Windows Cabinets

Services offered

Latex and water-based paint drop-off
Recycled paint mixing
Salvage store
Building material drop-off
Environmental education workshops

Areas served

New Orleans

Not accepted

Oil-based paintStainsSpray paintDried paintAppliances over 5 years oldFurnitureTiresBatteriesElectronicsCarpetBroken items

Frequently asked questions

What paint does The Green Project accept?

Usable latex and water-based paint in the original container with a readable label, at least one-third full, and free of hardening, grit, separation, or a mildew smell. Oil-based paint, stains, spray paint, and dried-out cans are refused.

When is paint drop-off at The Green Project?

Drop-off is through the double doors on Press Street by the marble yard, Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The limit is 10 gallons per household or business per visit.

Does The Green Project accept donated building materials?

The salvage store takes usable doors, windows, lumber at least 4 feet long, fixtures, cabinets, and working tools on Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A crew member inspects each donation, and broken items, appliances over 5 years old, tires, batteries, and electronics are refused.

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