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Paint Recycling in Sacramento, CA

The City HHW facility at 8491 Fruitridge Rd (Tue–Sat) takes paint free from residents, up to 15 gallons per trip. PaintCare stores such as Visions Paint Recycling also take it free.

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8 ways to get rid of a paint in Sacramento

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · SacramentoNo 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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  2. City of Sacramento Household Hazardous Waste Facility (at SRTS)Drop-off · 8491 Fruitridge Road, SacramentoConditions applyFree
    Where

    8491 Fruitridge Road
    Sacramento, CA 95826

    Hours

    Tuesday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

    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.
    • Free for residents within 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip; leftover usable paint may go to the on-site Reuse Store.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Dunn-Edwards (Sacramento)Drop-off · 6770 Folsom Blvd, SacramentoOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    6770 Folsom Blvd
    Sacramento, CA 95819

    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. Sacramento County North Area Recovery Station (4450 Roseville Rd, North Highlands)County service · Sacramento CountyOpen to everyoneFree
    How it works

    Sacramento County transfer station at 4450 Roseville Road, North Highlands, CA 95660 (unincorporated county). Open Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; a household hazardous waste drop-off on site keeps shorter hours. Car loads are $10, pickups $40; loads of only no-fee items are free.

    Cost & rules
    • At the on-site HHW facility, open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. 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)

  6. Visions Paint Recycling (Sacramento)County service · Sacramento CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Visions Paint Recycling site at 4105 S Market Ct, Sacramento, CA 95834 (unincorporated Sacramento County).

    Cost & rules
    • Latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons; no aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers.
  7. Emigh Ace Hardware (Sacramento)County service · Sacramento CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Emigh Ace Hardware site at 3555 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821 (Arden-Arcade CDP, unincorporated Sacramento County).

    Cost & rules
    • Latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons; no aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers.
  8. Warehouse Paints (Rancho Cordova)County service · Sacramento CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Warehouse Paints site at 2318 Gold River Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (Gold River CDP, unincorporated Sacramento County).

    Cost & rules
    • Latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons; no aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers.
Places that don’t take paint (1)
  • City of Sacramento Household Junk Pickup (by appointment) · Sacramento

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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California rules

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Where this information comes from

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.
  • PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
    • 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.
    • PaintCare lists Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station HHW Facility at 8491 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento 95826 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in Sacramento County except Galt Folsom and Citrus Heights.). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Visions Paint Recycling at 4105 S Market Ct, Sacramento 95834 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Dunn-Edwards at 6770 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento 95819 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Emigh Ace Hardware at 3555 El Camino Ave, Sacramento 95821 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Warehouse Paints at 2318 Gold River Rd, Rancho Cordova 95670 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Sacramento County WMR: North Area Recovery Station (opens in new tab) · Sacramento County Waste Management & Recycling
    • Customers do not have to be Sacramento County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Sacramento County WMR: North Area Recovery Station Fees (effective 01-01-26) (opens in new tab) · Sacramento County Waste Management & Recycling · effective January 1, 2026
    • Electronic waste (CRTs, TVs, monitors, printers, copiers, fax machines, cell phones) is no fee for residents; business loads go to the commercial hazardous waste program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Sacramento County WMR: NARS Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Facility (opens in new tab) · Sacramento County Waste Management & Recycling
    • Residents can drop off up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds of household hazardous waste per month free at the NARS HHW Facility (Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • NARS HHW hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The NARS HHW list includes car batteries, household batteries (clear tape only) and oil-based or latex paint and thinners. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Sacramento: Household Junk Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Sacramento Recycling & Solid Waste
    • The residential collection customer, including tenants of single-family homes and duplexes, may book. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tenants of multifamily buildings with five or more units not served by the City must go through their landlord or commercial hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted: hazardous waste, e-waste (separate pickup), paint, construction debris, tires on rims and treated wood. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Sacramento: Household Hazardous Waste Facilities (opens in new tab) · City of Sacramento Recycling & Solid Waste
    • Residential customers are not charged if guidelines are followed, though fees may apply for small and medium e-waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents may not transport more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous materials per trip. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A free Reuse Store next to the HHW drop-off offers mostly full paints, cleaners and other products. 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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