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Paint: latex, water-based, or acrylic

Disposal for households

non-hazardous

new_releases Special disposal procedure

You can recycle your paint products at a PaintCare drop-off site. Accepted products include latex paint, oil-based paint, stain, varnish, and more. Visit the PaintCare website or call (855) 724-6809 for more information. 

Latex, water-based, or acrylic paint can go in the trash if:
• There is less than an inch of paint in the can and it is dried
• There is more than an inch of paint in the can and it is mixed with cat litter or paint hardener and solidified
• Throw the can of dried paint in the garbage with the LID OFF