Paint Recycling in Hot Springs, AR

Paint is not taken by CAPS; bring it free to the semi-annual household hazardous waste collection for Garland County residents (normally May and October).

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Hot Springs

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Hot SpringsNo 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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Southwest Central RSWMD household hazardous waste collection (Garland County fairgrounds)County service · Garland CountyGarland County residentsFree
How it works
Semi-annual household hazardous waste collection (normally May and October) run by the Southwest Central Regional Solid Waste Management District with the City of Hot Springs at the Garland County fairgrounds. Household quantities only. Takes paints, solvents, pesticides, cleaners, propane cylinders and, at the Garland County site only, passenger car tires (4 per customer, off rim) and small electronics including TVs 19 inches or smaller. For dates call Hot Springs Solid Waste at 501-321-6911.
Cost & rules
- Semi-annual event, normally May and October; household quantities only.
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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.

More about paint

Arkansas rules

DEQ says household hazardous waste collection centers across Arkansas take household quantities of paint and solvents. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (opens in new tab)
PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws; Arkansas is not on its list of states. Source: PaintCare: Paint recycling (state list) (opens in new tab)

More Arkansas rules (4)

Accepted items vary by household hazardous waste center; DEQ tells residents to check with their local center. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (opens in new tab)
Some collection centers run chemical exchange programs where reusable products are available at no charge. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (opens in new tab)
DEQ lists 19 regional solid waste management districts; DEQ tells residents to contact their district about local garbage disposal or recycling. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Regional Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
State rules set minimum requirements for convenient recyclable materials collection centers or systems so that Arkansas residents have the opportunity to recycle. Source: 8 CAR pt. 63: Rules for County Recycling Programs (Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission) (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (12)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Clean, Attractive Property Service (CAPS) (opens in new tab) · City of Hot Springs
- CAPS does not take batteries, paint, regular household trash, cardboard or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
Southwest Central Regional Solid Waste Management District (opens in new tab) · Southwest Central Regional Solid Waste Management District
- The district represents Clark, Garland and Hot Spring counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
Solid Waste Events (opens in new tab) · City of Hot Springs
- The semi-annual household hazardous waste event normally takes place in May and October and is sponsored by the district. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Garland County residents can bring household hazardous waste to the county fairgrounds for safe, free disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Southwest Central Regional Solid Waste Management District
- Paints accepted: oil-based, water/latex-based, stains, shellacs, lacquer, varnish, preservatives and aerosol cans. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household quantities only; no commercial waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
Arkansas DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality
- Accepted items vary by household hazardous waste center; DEQ tells residents to check with their local center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some collection centers run chemical exchange programs where reusable products are available at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ says household hazardous waste collection centers across Arkansas take household quantities of paint and solvents. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare: Paint recycling (state list) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
- PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws; Arkansas is not on its list of states. Checked October 26, 2026.
Arkansas DEQ: Regional Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality
- DEQ lists 19 regional solid waste management districts; DEQ tells residents to contact their district about local garbage disposal or recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
8 CAR pt. 63: Rules for County Recycling Programs (Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission) (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission
- State rules set minimum requirements for convenient recyclable materials collection centers or systems so that Arkansas residents have the opportunity to recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.

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