Paint
Hazardous materialIn the 11 states and DC with a PaintCare program, leftover paint can be dropped off free at participating retailers and government sites. Outside those states, check your local household hazardous waste facility.
Curbside recycling?
No
Liquid paint does not belong in curbside recycling or regular trash. Fully dried latex paint is sometimes accepted as trash in areas without a PaintCare program, check local rules first.
Safety note
Oil-based paint, stains, and varnishes are hazardous waste in every state and require a hazardous waste facility or PaintCare site, never regular trash.
How to prepare it
- Keep paint in its original, labeled container when possible
- Do not mix different paints together
Retailer & manufacturer take-back programs
- PaintCare
A paint-industry-funded stewardship program operating in states with paint stewardship laws, collecting leftover paint, stains, sealers, and clear coatings at retailer and government drop-off sites. Illinois is the newest participating state, its program began December 2025.
Common fees
Free to drop off at PaintCare sites in participating states
Quantity limits
Not confirmed
Residency restrictions
PaintCare is only available in participating states (CA, CO, CT, DC, ME, MN, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA)
Appointment required?
Not confirmed
Transporting it safely
Keep cans upright and sealed during transport.
Recycling locations
Showing locations in our covered metros. Choose a metro to see only the locations there.
14 locations in covered metros
West LA S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA
Verified550 Charles E. Young Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Fridays, Saturdays, and the first Sunday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗11025 Randall Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-27Official source ↗7660 W. Imperial Highway, Gate B, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-27Official source ↗Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center
Verified1400 N. Gaffey St., Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-30Official source ↗Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Center
Verified10241 N. Balboa Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗4600 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents. Small businesses may use the Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Program for a fee.
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents. A state-issued photo ID is required at the security gate, this location is inside a water reclamation plant.
Last verified 2026-09-27Official source ↗2649 E. Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗1200 W. City Ranch Rd., Palmdale, CA
- Hours
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
- Fees
- Free for Los Angeles County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Los Angeles County residents.
Last verified 2026-09-29Official source ↗EDCO Recycling & Transfer Center
Verified2755 California Ave., Signal Hill, CA
- Hours
- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, open select Saturdays, check the current schedule before visiting
- Fees
- Free for Los Angeles County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Los Angeles County residents.
Last verified 2026-09-29Official source ↗11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fees
- Not confirmed
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Houston residents. Recycling-only visits require a current Texas-issued ID; hazardous waste or bulk drop-off requires a Texas ID plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease agreement with a matching address.
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗5614 Neches St., Houston, TX
- Hours
- Second Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Not confirmed
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Houston residents. Recycling-only visits require a current Texas-issued ID; hazardous waste or bulk drop-off requires a Texas ID plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease agreement with a matching address.
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗Environmental Collection Center
Verified6400 Bridge St., Fort Worth, TX
- Hours
- Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Fort Worth residents; free for unincorporated Tarrant County residents with a voucher obtained from the county in advance
- Appointment
- Not confirmed
- Residency
- City of Fort Worth residents (proof of residence via a current water bill or driver's license) and residents of some other participating jurisdictions. Unincorporated Tarrant County residents must request a voucher from Tarrant County Engineering Services before visiting, this facility does not accept commercial, business, or industrial waste from anyone.
Last verified 2026-09-29Official source ↗Home Chemical Collection Center
Verified11234 Plano Road, Dallas, TX
PaintBatteries (Household & Rechargeable)Motor Oil & Automotive FluidsFluorescent Tubes & CFL/LED Bulbs+7 more- Hours
- Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for residents of participating cities (Addison, Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Highland Park, Irving, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, University Park, and unincorporated Dallas County). A minimum $100 fee applies for non-participating cities.
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- A driver's license plus a water bill or other utility bill as proof of address in a participating city.
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗5900 Westpark, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Mondays through Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Not confirmed
Last verified 2026-09-30Official source ↗
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I recycle paint?
- In the 11 states and DC with a PaintCare program, leftover paint can be dropped off free at participating retailers and government sites. Outside those states, check your local household hazardous waste facility.
- Can paint go in curbside recycling?
- Liquid paint does not belong in curbside recycling or regular trash. Fully dried latex paint is sometimes accepted as trash in areas without a PaintCare program, check local rules first.
- Is there a safety concern with paint?
- Oil-based paint, stains, and varnishes are hazardous waste in every state and require a hazardous waste facility or PaintCare site, never regular trash.
Sources
Programs, hours, fees, eligibility, and accepted materials can change. Confirm details with the facility before traveling.
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