An Act establishing safe paint stewardship

This bill establishes a new program in Massachusetts to manage leftover household paint by requiring manufacturers to create a plan for collecting and recycling it. The law defines specific terms like "architectural paint" and "collection sites," which can include existing household hazardous waste facilities or volunteer paint retailers. Manufacturers must submit a detailed plan to the Department of Environmental Protection that outlines how they will gather unused paint, ensure safe handling, and track its disposal. The primary goal is to reduce waste by creating a convenient, statewide system for homeowners to return unwanted paint for proper reuse or recycling.