13/05/2021 This May marks the 5th anniversary of Paintback, the official product stewardship program for Australian paint. This May marks the 5th anniversary of Paintback, the official product stewardship program for Australian paint. In that time, Paintback has established more than 155 permanent collection locations and run 130 collection events, providing convenient access for 88 per cent of Australians. Mindarie Regional Council has been proud to work with Paintback to facilitate the collection of unused paint at our local collection point. By the end of June this year, Australians are on track to have safely disposed of more than 28 million kg of paint and packaging since Paintback started five years ago. DIY and commercial painters can drop off their unwanted paint free of charge at any collection location or pop-up event. Paintback transports this used paint from collection sites for treatment and repurposing, significantly minimising paint in landfill and other inappropriate disposal sites. Paintback’s success story is made possible through collaboration with over 100 local councils like Mindarie Regional Council, and through the efforts of our community who contribute to taking our paint and packaging’s colourful past to a brighter future of responsible disposal and innovative reuse. Mindarie Regional Council congratulates Paintback on their fifth anniversary and encourages anyone who has unwanted paint in their sheds or garages to take it to their local collection points. To find out more, go to: paintback.com.au