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.
Common fees
Free to drop off at PaintCare sites in participating states
Quantity limits
Contact the facility to confirm.
Residency restrictions
PaintCare is only available in participating states (CA, CO, CT, DC, ME, MN, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA)
Appointment required?
Contact the facility to confirm.
Transporting it safely
Keep cans upright and sealed during transport.
Verified nearby locations
West LA S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA
550 Charles E. Young Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Fridays, Saturdays, and the first Sunday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
East Valley: Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center
11025 Randall Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Playa del Rey: Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center
7660 W. Imperial Highway, Gate B, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center
1400 N. Gaffey St., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Center
10241 N. Balboa Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center
4600 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Environmental Service Center, South
11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX
- Hours:
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Environmental Service Center, North
5614 Neches St., Houston, TX
- Hours:
- Second Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Sources
Programs, hours, fees, eligibility, and accepted materials can change. Confirm details with the facility before traveling.
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