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Paint Recycling in Auburn, CA

Three Auburn paint stores are PaintCare drop-off sites (Sherwin-Williams and Dunn-Edwards on Grass Valley Hwy, Warehouse Paints on Palm Ave); the Recology Auburn Transfer Station also takes paint at no charge.

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7 ways to get rid of a paint in Auburn

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AuburnNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
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    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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  2. Sherwin-Williams (Auburn)Drop-off · 471 Grass Valley Hwy, AuburnOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    471 Grass Valley Hwy
    Auburn, CA 95603

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons; no aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers.

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  3. Warehouse Paints (Auburn)Drop-off · 200 Palm Ave, AuburnOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    200 Palm Ave
    Auburn, CA 95603

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons; no aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers.

    Full details & sources

  4. Dunn-Edwards (Auburn)Drop-off · 431 Grass Valley Hwy, AuburnOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    431 Grass Valley Hwy
    Auburn, CA 95603

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons; no aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers.

    Full details & sources

  5. Recology Auburn Placer Transfer Station (12305 Shale Ridge Lane, Auburn)Pickup service · AuburnFree
    How it works

    Recology Auburn Placer transfer station and office at 12305 Shale Ridge Lane, Auburn, CA 95602; transfer station open daily 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (credit cards and checks only). Free drop-off of batteries and cardboard, up to four residential mattresses and PaintCare paint; appliances, tires and scrap metal carry a processing fee.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  6. Western Placer Waste Management Authority facility (3195 Athens Ave, Lincoln)County service · Placer CountyOpen to everyoneFree
    How it works

    The WPWMA landfill and materials recovery facility at 3195 Athens Avenue, Lincoln, CA 95648 serves western Placer County, open Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–5 p.m. It charges per unit for appliances and tires, takes mattresses and box springs free from California residents, and runs a free household HHW and e-waste drop-off.

    Cost & rules
    • Free for households; business fees apply.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  7. PaintCare California paint drop-off programNonprofit service · CaliforniaOpen to everyoneFree
    How it works

    Paint stewardship program overseen by CalRecycle and run by PaintCare since October 2012. PaintCare lists 822 year-round drop-off sites where households, businesses and others can leave house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings at no charge; free pickup for 100+ gallons.

    Cost & rules
    • House paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings (shellac, varnish) in containers of 5 gallons or less. Aerosol paint and empty cans are not part of the program.
    • Free large volume pickup for 100+ gallons.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recology Auburn Placer: Auburn Placer Transfer Station & Office (opens in new tab) · Recology Auburn Placer
    • The Recology Auburn Placer Transfer Station & Office is at 12305 Shale Ridge Lane, Auburn, CA 95602; the transfer station is open daily 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recology Auburn Placer: Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Recology Auburn Placer
    • Recology Auburn Placer partners with PaintCare to take paint at no charge at the Auburn Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
    • PaintCare lists Recology Auburn Placer at 12305 Shale Ridge Rd, Auburn 95602 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in Placer County). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 471 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn 95603 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Warehouse Paints at 200 Palm Ave, Auburn 95603 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Dunn-Edwards at 431 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn 95603 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare retail sites accept latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons, but not aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Auburn: Solid & Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Auburn
    • The City of Auburn says several retail locations in Auburn take leftover paint for recycling at no cost; call ahead to check quantity limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare: California (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
    • PaintCare does not charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site in California. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Western Placer Waste Management Authority: Disposal Fees as of July 1, 2025 (price sheet with HHW) (opens in new tab) · Western Placer Waste Management Authority · effective July 1, 2025
    • California residents can drop off up to 4 mattresses and box springs free daily. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous waste and e-waste drop-off is free (fees apply to businesses), limit 15 gallons or 125 pounds per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For businesses, HHW fees apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The free HHW drop-off list includes paint of all types and household batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Paint Management (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • Oil-based paint waste is hazardous and latex paint waste is presumed hazardous in California. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drying out paint without a hazardous waste treatment permit is prohibited; take leftover paint, including dried paint, to a drop-off location. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Architectural paint sold in containers of five gallons or less can be dropped off at many retail and other collection sites; aerosol coatings and related products join the program by January 1, 2028 at the latest. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Aerosol paint and empty paint containers are not currently part of PaintCare's program; ask your city, county or hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare: California paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
    • CalRecycle approved a PaintCare fee increase on October 15, 2026, effective May 1, 2027. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The PaintCare fee on new paint is $0.30 (over a half pint to under 1 gallon), $0.65 (1-2 gallons) and $1.50 (over 2 to 5 gallons), rising to $0.45, $0.95 and $1.95 on May 1, 2027. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
    • There is no charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare California drop-off sites are available to households, businesses, government agencies and others. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare offers a free large volume pickup for 100 or more gallons of leftover architectural paint. Checked October 26, 2026.

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