Paint Recycling with PaintCare
Republic Services is proud to partner with PaintCare Inc., a non-profit organization that operates paint recycling programs on behalf of paint manufacturers in states with paint stewardship laws.
How to Recycle Paint
We encourage households and businesses in participating states to take their unwanted, leftover paint to a PaintCare drop-off site. Most locations are paint retailers, which are often open seven days a week, year-round.
PaintCare sites accept:
- House paint
- Primers
- Stains
- Sealers
- Clear coatings, such as shellac and varnish
PaintCare sites do not accept:
- Aerosol coatings
- Solvents
- Products designed and labeled to be used for industrial use
For a more detailed list of acceptable and unacceptable PaintCare products, click the link below.
Find Your Nearest Drop-Off Site
PaintCare has launched programs from coast to coast with drop-off sites in California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Maine, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. Programs are in development in Illinois and Maryland.
To find a PaintCare drop-off site near you, visit the site locator below and enter your zip code. If you live in a state with a paint stewardship program, you’ll be able to view all the retailers and HHW facilities who have partnered with PaintCare.
PaintCare Drop-Off Guidelines
To ensure your paint is accepted for drop-off, products need to be in their original containers which must:
- Be no larger than 5 gallons
- Include the original manufacturer’s printed label
- Be covered with a secured lid
- Not be leaking
- Not be empty
Learn More About Responsible Paint Disposal
How to Dispose of Paint: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Dispose of Industrial Paint
PaintCare Celebrates 10 years of Success Recycling Leftover Paint in California
Handling Household Hazardous Waste
Learn More About Responsible Paint Disposal
How to Dispose of Paint: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Dispose of Industrial Paint
PaintCare Celebrates 10 years of Success Recycling Leftover Paint in California
Handling Household Hazardous Waste
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