The Shed is proud to be home to RePaint Hull & Humber since 2022. The paint we divert from landfill helps the planet, helps get peoples lives back on track and provides an income to support the work of The Shed, turning unwanted material into profit, which in turn provides opportunities for people who are struggling.

We provide a practical solution to improve the environment. With an estimated 50 million litres of paint goes to waste in the UK every year, Community Repaint Hull and Humber is working with residents and businesses from Hull, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire to rescue perfectly usable paint.

Every tin is processed by hand and once ready to use goes to brighten, homes, playgrounds, community facilities, schools and other spaces.

How It Works

We work with households, businesses, decorators, and organisations to rescue leftover, usable paint that would otherwise be thrown away. Every donated tin is carefully checked, processed, and stored by our team before being made available for reuse.

Once processed, the paint is sold back into the community at a low cost, helping to support creative projects, learning environments, and improvements to homes and shared spaces.

We sell full and part-used tins of:

• Domestic emulsion paints
• Wood stains
• Varnishes

All paint is available at £2 per litre, making it an affordable option for:

• Residents
• Schools and educational settings
• Artists and creatives
• Community groups and voluntary organisations

Buying reused paint not only saves money, but also plays a direct role in reducing environmental impact.

Donate Paint

We welcome donations of full and part-used tins of viable domestic paint, wood stain, and varnishes.

• Free drop-off for anyone able to bring paint to The Shed
• Collection service available for a negotiable fee

Whether you’re a homeowner clearing out a shed or a business with surplus stock, donating paint is a simple way to reduce waste and support your local community.

Location

Paint can be purchased or donated Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 2:30pm

Based in the Hessle Road area, Hull. 108 West Dock Avenue, HU3 4JR

Environmental & Social Impact

Since 2021, Community RePaint Hull & Humber has:

• Diverted 19,709.35 litres of usable paint from landfill
• Redistributed 18,824.63litres back into the community
• Supported 2,050people through individual and group sales

Beyond the numbers, the scheme helps:

• Reduce pollution and carbon emissions
• Support community projects and learning spaces
• Improve local environments at low cost
• Promote reuse, repair, and circular thinking

Why Donating Paint Matters

• Over 50 million litres of decorative paint are wasted every year in the UK
• Paint is a significant source of microplastic pollution in our oceans
• Around 5,205 tonnes of paint-derived microplastics enter the oceans every day
• Producing just 5 litres of new paint creates CO₂ comparable to driving 60 miles

By donating or buying reused paint, you are helping conserve resources, cut emissions, and protect the natural environment—while supporting practical, local action.

Part of Something Bigger

Community RePaint Hull & Humber doesn’t work in isolation, based at The Shed, the income generated goes back to support our therapeutic crafting and up-cycling.

Together, we’re showing that waste can become a resource—and that small actions, taken locally, can have a lasting impact.

Paint Donators

Our RePaint scheme has been made possible thanks to the generous support of local businesses and organisations who have donated surplus, viable paint. We would like to thank the following business for their valuable contributions during 2025-2026. Their support helps us reduce waste, improve community spaces, and make a positive difference across our local area.

• Dulux
• Sewell Construction
• CTS
• Westobys
• Bradford Community RePaint
• MDE Decorators

We would also like to thank the community for generously donating their viable paint. Your support helps us continue our activities while promoting reuse and reducing waste.

Painting The Community