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Old paint, handled.
Paint disposal is priced exactly at checkout, and the cans leave as they are. Latex and oil based paint follow different local rules, so a pickup skips the drying, the drop off days, and the research.
Straight answers
Paint questions, answered plainly
Do you take both latex and oil based paint?
Yes for most household cans: latex, oil based, primer, and stain, whether full, partial, or empty. Acceptance can vary for certain products, so list what you have when you book.
Do I need to dry the paint out first?
No. Drying latex with cat litter or a hardener is what most local programs ask for before a can goes in the trash. A booked pickup takes sealed cans as they are, wet or dry.
Can I put paint cans in the trash or at the curb?
Not as liquid, in most places. Latex usually has to be dried solid first, oil based paint belongs in a household hazardous waste program, and the final rules are local. Check with your city or county before setting cans out.
Where does the paint go after pickup?
Paint cans are routed to responsible disposal or recycling facilities when local options are available, instead of a general landfill. Outcomes vary with the paint type, the condition of the can, and the facilities in your area.
Which states have paint recycling programs?
Twelve states and Washington DC have paint stewardship laws with PaintCare drop off sites: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. Everywhere else, leftover paint goes through county and city household hazardous waste programs.
Coverage
Paint disposal by state
Pick your state for local coverage, then your city for availability.
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