Paint Recycling Near Me
Latex paint can often be dried out and thrown away; oil-based paint, stains and solvents are hazardous and need a drop-off. Several states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, have paint stewardship programs with free retail or collection-site drop-off. Check your state's program before you go.
How to prepare paint for recycling
- Keep paint in the original container with the label, lid tightly closed.
- Don't mix different types of paint.
- For small amounts of latex paint, ask your local program whether you can dry it with cat litter and trash it.
- Leave a lid-tight container upright in your vehicle.
What usually isn't accepted
- Leaking or unlabeled containers at some sites
- Aerosol cans with contents at some drop-offs
- Industrial and commercial paint at consumer programs
Will I get paid, or is there a fee?
Free in states with a paint stewardship program; otherwise a household hazardous waste site may accept it for free or a small fee.
Common questions about paint recycling
Is it OK to pour paint down the drain?
No. Paint can contaminate water supplies. Use a drop-off, a paint program, or follow your local rules for drying small latex amounts.
Cities with paint recycling
- Auburn, WA2 places
- Maysville, NC2 places
- Phoenix, AZ1 place
- San Jose, CA1 place
- Baltimore, MD1 place
- Mesa, AZ1 place
- Chattanooga, TN1 place
- Kansas City, KS1 place
- Syracuse, NY1 place
- Boulder, CO1 place
- Lawrence, KS1 place
- San Leandro, CA1 place
- Tonawanda, NY1 place
- Burnsville, MN1 place
- Battle Creek, MI1 place
- Apache Junction, AZ1 place
- Batavia, IL1 place
- West Warwick, RI1 place
- Fridley, MN1 place
- Decatur, GA1 place
- Morton Grove, IL1 place
- Marina, CA1 place
- Soddy Daisy, TN1 place
- Monument, CO1 place