Paint Recycling in Pacific Grove, CA

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Checked October 26, 2026

• GreenWaste: Waste & Recycling Services in Pacific Grove (opens in new tab) · GreenWaste Recovery
  • Household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, NiCd, lithium ion) go in a clear bag on top of the recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents may schedule collection of up to one gallon of water-based paint per week at no additional charge, in the original sealed can. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Salinas Valley Recycles: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility (opens in new tab) · Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (Salinas Valley Recycles)
  • The HHW Collection Facility at 1104 Madison Lane accepts household and auto batteries, e-waste (TVs, computers, cell phones) and latex and oil-based paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential customers can drop off acceptable items for no charge, no appointment needed; check the service-area map. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Do not transport more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of HHW per month. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Salinas Valley Recycles: Disposal Fees and Service Fees effective July 1, 2026 (opens in new tab) · Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (Salinas Valley Recycles) · effective July 1, 2026
  • At the Madison Lane facility, households within the Authority's service area pay no charge; households outside are charged the commercial rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
• ReGen Monterey: Accepted Items (Household Hazardous Waste) (opens in new tab) · Monterey Regional Waste Management District (ReGen Monterey)
  • The ReGen HHW Collection Facility accepts select items from residents and small businesses in the ReGen service area free of charge; residents limited to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents are limited to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted HHW includes household and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and building products such as paint, stain and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReGen accepts HHW only from residents and businesses in its service area, which includes the City of Monterey. 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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