Paint Recycling in Fairbanks, AK

City of Fairbanks garbage customers can set paint beside their trash for free special collection on garbage day; the Borough's household hazardous waste collection also takes it free.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a paint in Fairbanks

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FairbanksNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
How it works
Book online, set out your paint and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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FNSB Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste CollectionCounty service · Fairbanks North Star BoroughFairbanks North Star Borough residentsFree
How it works
Fairbanks North Star Borough's Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility takes household hazardous waste (batteries, latex and oil-based paint, motor oil, antifreeze, solvents and more) free of charge from Borough homes, Tuesday through Saturday; containers can also be left at transfer sites with collection totes. The City of Fairbanks directs residents to call the FNSB Landfill at 459-1482 to arrange drop-off.
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City of Fairbanks garbage-day household hazardous waste collectionCity service · FairbanksFairbanks residentsFree
How it works
City of Fairbanks Public Works collects household hazardous waste (antifreeze, motor oil, paint, solvents and more) set out separately from garbage bags on your regular garbage day, free of charge.
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Keep paint out of garbage bags and set it beside your trash on garbage day.
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Before you go

Note whether it’s latex (water-based) or oil-based; programs often treat them differently.
Keep paint in its original, labelled, closed container.
Ask about quantity limits per visit.

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Checked October 26, 2026

FNSB: Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Household hazardous waste from Borough homes is accepted free of charge at the Recycling/HHW Collection Facility Tuesday-Saturday, or at transfer sites that have collection totes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted types include batteries and latex and oil-based paints. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Very small quantity generator businesses need an appointment (907-459-1364); materials accepted the 4th Thursday of each month for a nominal fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Fairbanks: What can and cannot go in the garbage? (opens in new tab) · City of Fairbanks
- City garbage customers set household hazardous waste, including paint, aside from garbage bags for free special collection on garbage day by Public Works. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents can also take household hazardous waste to the landfill at no charge; call ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.

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