Recycle Paint
Recycle leftover paint and paint-related products through PaintCare drop-off locations or Marin household hazardous waste (HHW) facilities.
PaintCare drop-off locations, located at participating retailers (often paint and hardware stores), accept eligible architectural paint for recycling. Marin HHW facilities accept everything PaintCare accepts, plus additional paint-related products.
Why Recycle Paint?
Free Drop-Off
Most latex and oil-based paint can be recycled at no charge.
Protect Our Environment
Keep toxic paint out of landfills, waterways, and curbside carts.
Convenient Drop-Off
Find PaintCare sites and HHW facilities throughout Marin County.
Prepare Your Paint for Drop-Off
- Leave paint in its original container.
- Seal lids tightly.
- Do not mix products together.
- Wipe excess paint from outside containers.
- Call ahead for large quantities.
Recycle Paint with PaintCare
PaintCare operates a statewide paint recycling program through participating drop-off locations throughout Marin County.
Accepted by PaintCare
- Latex & acrylic paint
- Oil-based paint & enamel
- Primers & undercoaters
- Stains & wood finishes
- Sealers, varnishes, shellacs & lacquers
- Waterproofing sealers (non-tar based)
Not Accepted by PaintCare
- Aerosol paint
- Paint thinner & solvents
- Paint removers
- Adhesives & caulk
- Roofing tar & asphalt products
- Automotive & marine paint
- Art & craft paint
Important: PaintCare doesn't accept every paint-related product. Items such as paint thinner, aerosol paint, adhesives, and solvents can be taken to Marin County's Household Hazardous Waste facilities instead.
Drop-off guidelines
- Original containers only (5 gallons or smaller)
- Original manufacturer label must be intact
- Lids must be securely fastened
- No leaking or open containers
Find a PaintCare Drop-Off Site
Search by ZIP code to find participating PaintCare retailers near you.
Dispose of Paint-Related Products
Accepted at HHW Facilities
HHW facilities accept everything PaintCare accepts, plus additional paint-related products.
Paint
Products
- Latex paint
- Oil-based paint
- Aerosol paint
Wood
Finishes
- Wood preservatives
- Stains
- Wood finishes
Solvents & Removers
- Paint thinner
- Solvents
- Paint removers
Sealants & Repair Products
- Roofing tar
- Putty
- Caulk
- Construction adhesives
- Glues
Household Hazardous Waste Facilities
Drop-off guidelines
- Up to 20 gallons of latex paint
- Maximum container size: 5 gallons / 50 lbs.
- Call ahead to verify accepted items and quantities.
San Rafael HHW Facility
- Marin residents (except Novato)
- Marin businesses by appointment (fees may apply)
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565 Jacoby Street
San Rafael, CA 94901 - (415) 456-2665
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Residential Hours
Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday and select holidays -
Business Hours (by appointment only)
Tuesday & Wednesday, 8:00am - 3:00pm
Novato HHW Facility
- Novato residents only
- Novato businesses by appointment (fees may apply)
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7576 Redwood Blvd
Novato, CA 94945 - (415) 892-7344
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Residential Hours
Open four days a month. See website for dates. - Business Hours by appointment only
IMPORTANT DISPOSAL NOTICE
Do not place liquid paint or paint-related products in your curbside recycling, trash, or organics cart. Liquid paint, solvents, paint removers, adhesives, and similar products should never be placed in your curbside carts or poured down the drain. Recycle leftover paint through a PaintCare drop-off site or take paint-related products to a Marin County Household Hazardous Waste facility.