In its first full year of paint collection and recycling, the PaintCare Minnesota stewardship program recycled over 1 million gallons of paint, 26% more than expected, according to an article in the Star Tribune. PaintCare, the nonprofit stewardship organization funded by paint manufacturers, set up "193 drop-off sites for used paint inside hardware and paint stores" or 27% of all the paint stores in Minnesota. 93% of Minnesota residents have a collection site within 15 miles of their residence.