Paint Recycling in Chandler, AZ
Chandler residents can bring up to 25 gallons of paint (no containers over 5 gallons) to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center on Queen Creek Road by appointment only; call 480-782-3510.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
Arizona rules
- ADEQ classifies leftover paint (with used oil, antifreeze, pool chemicals, fluorescent tubes and gas) as household hazardous waste and directs residents to their city or county for disposal options. Source: ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab)
- ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Source: ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab)
More Arizona rules (1)
- ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Source: ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (9)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- City of Chandler: Curbside Bulk Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Chandler
- Only residents paying for city-provided solid waste services can schedule curbside bulk collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Not accepted: liquids, hazardous material, tires and auto parts, toilets. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Chandler: Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Chandler
- Chandler residents paying for city solid waste service or living in apartments, townhomes or multi-family units may bring accepted HHW by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents outside city limits, businesses (including home-based) and non-profits are prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Paint is accepted, limited to 25 gallons total measured by container size; no containers over 5 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Do not place items in plastic bags; mark all items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective October 28, 2025
- ADEQ classifies leftover paint (with used oil, antifreeze, pool chemicals, fluorescent tubes and gas) as household hazardous waste and directs residents to their city or county for disposal options. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective August 4, 2025
- ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Checked October 26, 2026.
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