Paint for Pick-up
Most counties have Hazardous Household Material programs and collection sites where residents can drop off items that should not end up in landfills. They get all types of paint, ranging from latex, oil-based, primer, interior, exterior, and stain. Sometimes the paint dropped off at the site is brand-new—never even opened. Where I live, anyone can go and pick some up. All you have to do is sign a waiver stating that you will use it appropriately. Sometimes the workers will even look for a specific color you want and set it aside for you.—April E., MinnesotaMeat Markdown
In my state, by law, all ground beef must be sold by noon on the day following the date it was ground, or it must be discarded. Most grocery stores will mark ground beef down to a fraction of the original price first thing the following morning so it will be gone by noon. I’ve learned how to time my grocery shopping trips so I can buy the leanest ground beef cheaper than the lowest grade at regular price.—Pam D., Washington(Your state may have a similar provision. Ask the meat manager or call the Office of Consumer Protection to inquire.—M.H.)
