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There are various types of paint and associated products:  

• Interior and exterior architectural paints such as latex, acrylic, and others
• Lacquers and varnishes 
• Primers 
• Thinners 
• Spray paint 
• Auto and marine paint 
• See the full list of paints, paint products, and what can be recycled through PaintCare

Why is it important to dispose of paint properly?

Most paints contain Volatile Organic Compounds or VOCs. VOCs are solvents that are released into the air as paint dries. It’s what makes paint smell the way that it does and why a freshly painted room can make a person not feel well.  

• Half-pint or less  |  No fee
• Half-pint to 1 gallon  |  $0.35 
• 1 gallon  |  $0.75 
• 1 to 5 gallons  |  $1.60
  

PaintCare sites accept:

• House paint 
• Primers 
• Stains 
• Sealers 
• Clear coatings (e.g., shellac and varnish)  

The following items are not accepted at PaintCare drop-off sites. Please take these items to a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Center or collection event.

• Aerosols (spray cans)
• Solvents 
• Products intended for industrial or non-architectural use 
  

Drop-Off Locations

+ Local weekend HHW Collection Events

+ PaintCare® Partner Drop-Off Sites