Paint Recycling in Tucson, AZ

Liquid household paint goes to the city’s HHW program at Los Reales or a community collection event, free for city residents with proof of residency (25-gallon limit). Brush & Bulky does not take paint.

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

4 ways to get rid of a paint in Tucson

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · TucsonNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
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Los Reales Household Hazardous Waste Drop-OffDrop-off · 5300 E. Los Reales Rd., TucsonTucson residentsConditions applyFees apply
Where
5300 E. Los Reales Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85756
Hours
Thursday–Saturday, 7 am–2 pm. Closed the second Saturday of each month (except in summer).
Cost & rules
Paint
Accepted with conditionsFees apply
Fees for paint
Residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County $15.00 per visit
Free for City of Tucson residents; residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County pay $15 per visit. Proof of residency (driver’s license or utility bill) required.
Liquid paint only; dry paint can go in the trash.
Limit: 25 gallon limit.
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City of Tucson HHW Community Collection EventUpcoming event · November 14, 2026Tucson residentsConditions apply$15/visit
About
Household hazardous waste and electronic waste drop-off, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Free for City of Tucson residents; $15 for residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County.
When
November 14, 2026
Where
Eastside City Hall, 7820 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson
Cost & rules
Fees
Non-City of Tucson residents $15 per visit
- Free for City of Tucson residents; $15 for residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County.
- Liquid paint only (HHW program list).
Official event page (opens in new tab)
City of Tucson HHW Community Collection EventUpcoming event · December 12, 2026Tucson residentsConditions apply$15/visit
About
Household hazardous waste and electronic waste drop-off, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Free for City of Tucson residents; $15 for residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County.
When
December 12, 2026
Where
Pima Community College West, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson
Cost & rules
Fees
Non-City of Tucson residents $15 per visit
- Free for City of Tucson residents; $15 for residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County.
- Liquid paint only (HHW program list).
Official event page (opens in new tab)

Fees for paint
Residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County	$15.00 per visit

Fees
Non-City of Tucson residents	$15 per visit

Fees
Non-City of Tucson residents	$15 per visit

Places that don’t take paint (1)

City of Tucson Brush and Bulky Collection · Tucson

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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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)

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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.
Residential Services (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
- Residential trash and recycling service is for customers within city limits in single-family homes or multi-family dwellings of 4 units or less. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A monthly fee on the utility bill covers weekly trash, every-other-week recycling, twice-yearly Brush & Bulky collection and neighborhood clean-ups. Checked October 26, 2026.
Brush and Bulky (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
- Televisions and computer monitors are not accepted. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
- Free to City of Tucson residents; residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County pay $15. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residency is proven with a driver’s license or current utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
Know Where to Throw: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson Environmental Services
- No charge for City of Tucson residents with proof of residency; non-city residents pay a $15 drop-off fee per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Business or commercial waste is not taken. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household paint is accepted, 25-gallon limit, liquid paint only; dry paint can go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Know Where to Throw lists the Eastside City Hall event on 2026-11-14. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
- Know Where to Throw lists the Pima Community College West event on 2026-12-12. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
HHW Community Collection Events (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
- 2026 community collection events run 8 a.m.–12 p.m. for household hazardous waste and electronic waste. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
- A community collection event is scheduled for 2026-11-14 at Eastside City Hall, 7820 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
- Free for City of Tucson residents; residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County pay $15. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
- A community collection event is scheduled for 2026-12-12 at Pima Community College West, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
- Free for City of Tucson residents; residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County pay $15. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).

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