CURBCYCLE PICKUP · We’ll pick it up and recycle it for you.Book a pickup →
Book a pickup

Paint Recycling in Mesa, AZ

Mesa's Household Hazardous Materials facility accepts latex and oil-based paint from Mesa residents at no additional cost, up to 20 gallons a day in containers of 5 gallons or less. Mesa says dried-out latex paint can go in the black trash barrel.

See all 2 options

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Mesa

Tap an option to see the address, hours, cost and rules.

  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MesaNo 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.

    Book a pickup →

  2. City of Mesa Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) FacilityDrop-off · 2412 N. Center St., Bldg. 2, MesaMesa residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    2412 N. Center St., Bldg. 2
    Mesa, AZ 85201

    Hours

    Wednesday–Saturday, 7 am–2 pm. Closed Sunday–Tuesday and city holidays.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • No containers larger than 5 gallons.
    • Preparation: Keep materials in original containers, boxed (no bags).
    • Limit: 20 gallons per day combined maximum.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take paint (1)
  • City of Mesa Bulk Item Pick-up · Mesa

Before you go

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

Arizona rules

More Arizona rules (1)
Where this information comes from (12)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Mesa: Bulk Item Pick-up (opens in new tab) · City of Mesa
    • Hazardous waste (oil, paint, batteries, light bulbs, propane tanks) is prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Mesa: Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · City of Mesa
    • The drop-off service is funded by Mesa's Green & Clean Utility fee and available to Mesa residents at no additional cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mesa residents who pay the Green & Clean fee may use the facility with proof of Mesa residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Waste from businesses or commercial operations is strictly prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County island residents who don't pay for Mesa trash service are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paint and craft supplies, including latex and oil-based paint, are accepted; containers over 5 gallons are prohibited, 20 gallons per day combined maximum. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted paint items include latex paint and oil-based paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mesa says water-based latex paint can go in the black trash barrel once completely dried. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Seal items and place them in boxes or containers (no bags). 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.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

How we check our information