Painter
We collect ➔ We purify ➔ You stay compliant
How does the service work?
Include a 2% recycling contribution for CWG in the quotation.
We advise painters to apply a disposal fee of 2% on their quotes to customers. When you explain to customers that it is actually illegal to pour paint rinse water down the drain and present it properly, we have already found that it is warmly received by customers.
Store paint rinse water in the empty paint bucket.
During your painting job, keep all your paint rinse water in a bucket. Also, when you want to rinse your rollers and brushes, do not do this under the tap, keep them in a bucket under water and bring them to your CWG Deposit Point.
Does it cost anything?
Yes, it's €8 per 10 liters. But there’s a smart way to handle it: add a 2% environmental fee to your customer’s quote.
In return, you’re fully compliant, professionally covered, and doing things the right way.
Plus, you receive a CWG certificate for proper disposal — a clear sign you take your work, and the environment, seriously.
Bring paint rinse water to a CWG collection point.
Finished with your painting job? Bring the buckets containing the paint rinse water to a Clean Water Global deposit point near you. There, you can use your CWG APP to drop it off, pay, and you're done. Did we mention that your certificate is automatically provided?
Pick up by Clean Water Global.
We collect your paint rinse water and handle the rest.
After processing, we valorise the extracted raw materials and purify the water.
As for the empty PE buckets? They don’t go to waste. We deliver them to a trusted recycling partner , FIRE OFF, who processes them into recycles them into new plastic buckets.
Waste reduced. Resources reused. All handled professionally.
Disposal certificate.
Once you’ve dropped off your paint rinse water and completed payment, you’ll receive an official disposal certificate through the Clean Water Global app.
This certificate proves that your paint rinse water was handled correctly, in line with CWG’s certified standards. It’s your clear record of compliance — useful for audits, inspections, or simply showing your customers you care about doing things right.
Why the CWG service?
As a professional decorator, you understand that responsible waste management is part of the job—including the rinse water from your brushes and rollers. Improper disposal can lead to environmental harm and potential legal issues.
Clean Water Global offers a straightforward solution. Our service ensures that paint rinse water is collected and treated properly, keeping you compliant with regulations and contributing to a healthier environment.
By partnering with CWG, you're not just protecting our waterways; you're also enhancing your professional reputation by demonstrating a commitment to sustainable practices.
Do you have bigger volumes?
Working with more than 250 liters of paint rinse water a month?
Then let’s take it to the next level.
Become an official CWG Collection Point and make waste management easier, smarter, and more rewarding. You’ll streamline your process, lower your transport costs, and get rewarded for making a difference.
Cleaning rollers and brushes,
is no longer a tedious task
Collection points can also offer a special rinsing service for cleaning rollers and brushes. This service ensures that all tools are thoroughly cleaned and that the contaminated rinse water is efficiently disposed of.
Cleaning Service
Keep in bucket
Place the used rollers and brushes in a bucket filled with water and put your name on top of it
Locate deposit point
Drop it off at a Clean Water Global deposit point
CWG Pickup
Clean Water Global picks them up and cleans them for you. When cleaned, we return them too the deposit point where you dropped them off.
DIY
Keep in bucket
Place the used rollers and brushes in a bucket filled with water
Locate deposit point
Go to a deposit point which has the option ' cleaning service DIY' These deposit points have a washing machine.
Start the machine
Place your rollers and brushes into the washing station, select the program, and start the cycle. The machine will automatically clean your tools
Marketing advance
By working with Clean Water Global, you position yourself as a responsible, sustainable painter something more clients are actively looking for.
You'll automatically become referenced on our website
Waste management
You’ll receive an official disposal certificate for every drop-off.
Use it to prove compliance during inspections — or show it to customers as proof you’re working clean and responsibly.
Protect the environment
Paint rinse water is full of harmful substances — microplastics, heavy metals, PFAS, and more.
It’s the right thing to do — and a simple way to meet environmental standards without the hassle.
Benefits for you as a painter!
Recycling contribution
We advise adding a 2% disposal contribution to your quote for your customers. By adding the disposal contribution, you can cover the cost of accepting paint rinse water. From experience, we’ve found that when you explain this to people, it’s warmly received. More and more people value sustainability and think about our environment.
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