Paint Recycling in Upland, CA

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Checked October 26, 2026

• PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • PaintCare lists Apple Valley HHW Facility at 13450 Nomwaket Rd, Apple Valley 92308 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit and no containers larger than 5 gallons). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Barstow Corp Yard HHW Facility at 900 S Avenue H, Barstow 92311 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit and no containers larger than 5 gallons). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Chino Public Works Service Center HHW Facility at 5050 Schaefer Ave, Chino 91710 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit and no containers larger than 5 gallons). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Hesperia Fire Station 303 HHW Facility at 17443 Lemon St, Hesperia 92340 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit and no containers larger than 5 gallons). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Redlands City Yard HHW Facility at 500 Kansas St at Park Ave, Redlands 92374 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit and no containers larger than 5 gallons). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists City Maintenance Yard HHW Facility at 246 S Willow Ave, Rialto 92376 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit and no containers larger than 5 gallons). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Upland City Yard HHW Facility at 1370 N Benson Ave, Upland 91786 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Dunn-Edwards at 1256 W 7th St, Upland 91784 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 20 gallons per visit). 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. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
• San Bernardino County Fire HHW: Accepted HHW Items (opens in new tab) · San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
  • County collection facilities accept auto and household batteries, paints and electronic waste free for San Bernardino County residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted: auto & household batteries; paints and paint products; electronic waste. 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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