Paint Recycling in Broomfield, CO

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Checked October 26, 2026

• PaintCare: drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • PaintCare lists the site for: Households and Businesses in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Aerosols, unlabeled containers and leaking or empty containers are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint is accepted during regular business hours; call ahead to make sure the store can accept the amount and type. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Limit: 5 gallons per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the site for: Households and Businesses in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Aerosols, unlabeled containers and leaking or empty containers are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint is accepted during regular business hours; call ahead to make sure the store can accept the amount and type. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Limit: 5 gallons per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists the site for: Households and Businesses in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Aerosols, unlabeled containers and leaking or empty containers are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint is accepted during regular business hours; call ahead to make sure the store can accept the amount and type. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Limit: 5 gallons per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Colorado program (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • PaintCare says there is no charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare says there is no charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare says there is no charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City and County of Broomfield: Broomfield Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City and County of Broomfield
  • The center is available only to Broomfield residents; no commercial use. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The center does not accept scrap metal, mattresses, textiles, furniture, automotive parts, electronics (TVs, phones, computers), appliances or paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City and County of Broomfield: Spring Cleanup (opens in new tab) · City and County of Broomfield
  • Spring Cleanup is a Broomfield service for its residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Business, commercial, industrial or agricultural waste is not picked up. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hazardous materials including paint are not picked up; car batteries are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City and County of Broomfield: Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City and County of Broomfield
  • Broomfield typically hosts two one-day HHW and electronic waste drop-off events a year, both by appointment, at the Municipal Shops; the 2026 fall event was Oct. 3. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Broomfield says the Boulder County Hazardous Material Management Facility is available to Broomfield residents year-round at no cost; it does not accept electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City and County of Broomfield: Broomfield Recycling Guide (opens in new tab) · City and County of Broomfield
  • Broomfield’s recycling guide says the events are held for Broomfield residents, by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Broomfield contracts with the Boulder County HMMF so residents can use it free by appointment; it accepts automotive, alkaline, rechargeable and button-cell batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City and County of Broomfield: Household hazardous waste acceptable items (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City and County of Broomfield
  • Business wastes are not accepted at the events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint, paint thinners and strippers are accepted, 40 gallons maximum; solidified latex paint is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solidified latex paint is not accepted; remove the lid and put it in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Containers must be sealed with a lid or cap, ideally in original containers; nothing over 5 gallons; no black plastic bags. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Longmont
  • Residential drop-off at the HMMF is year-round Wednesday–Saturday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. and free of charge to all Longmont residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Proof of Boulder County residency is required (e.g. driver’s license, vehicle registration, utility bill). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Boulder County
  • The HMMF accepts waste from residents and businesses of Boulder County, the City and County of Broomfield and the Town of Erie. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential waste from outside the HMMF service area is charged a $50 out-of-county fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Wastes Accepted for Disposal (opens in new tab) · Boulder County
  • Paint accepted: lacquers and stains, latex (water-based) paint, model airplane paints, oil-based (alkyd) paints, paint remover, thinners and varnishes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Liquids in a 5-gallon bucket need 1 inch of space below the brim; containers larger than 5 gallons are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Dried-out latex paint goes in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill of Colorado: Material Donations (donation guidelines) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
  • Goodwill cannot accept broken, stained or worn furniture or paint and other hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Colorado paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • In Colorado, there is no charge to drop off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare's Colorado drop-off sites are open to households, businesses, government agencies and others with leftover paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For a limited time, PaintCare offers a door-to-door pickup service in Colorado for households in certain counties with more than ten gallons of leftover paint, stain and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The door-to-door paint pickup covers El Paso, Teller, Arapahoe, Adams, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties; call (720) 854-8722 to see if you qualify. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is no charge for PaintCare's door-to-door household paint pickup; it is paid for by the PaintCare fee on new paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For 100 gallons or more of unwanted paint, PaintCare offers a free large-volume pickup service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists 225 year-round paint drop-off sites in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The PaintCare fee, added to the price of new paint in Colorado, funds the program; it is not a tax or a deposit. Checked October 26, 2026.
• CDPHE: Paint frequently asked questions (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
  • CDPHE says old or unused paint can be dropped off at a participating PaintCare location at no cost to the consumer. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Products We Accept (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare sites do not accept aerosol coatings (spray paint), solvents, or products labeled for industrial or non-architectural use. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint must be in its original container, 5 gallons or smaller, with the manufacturer's printed label. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare drop-off sites do not accept containers that are leaking, empty, or missing the original printed label. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: FAQs (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • PaintCare's general FAQ (not specific to Colorado) says sites limit how much paint they take per visit, but every site accepts at least 5 gallons; call ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare says paint that has completely dried out (rock hard) can go in the trash, with the lid off so collectors can see it holds no liquid. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare drop-off sites do not accept empty paint cans. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not every paint store takes back paint; retailers are PaintCare drop-off sites voluntarily. Checked October 26, 2026.
• CDPHE: Paint stewardship and recycling (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
  • Since July 1, 2015, the Architectural Paint Stewardship Act has allowed PaintCare, a nonprofit, to collect unused paint in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collected latex paint is reused or recycled into new paint; oil-based paint can be used as fuel. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab) · Colorado General Assembly, Office of Legislative Legal Services
  • Colorado's paint stewardship law is the Architectural Paint Stewardship Act (C.R.S. 25-17-401 et seq.). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The law requires the paint stewardship plan to give at least 90% of Colorado residents a permanent paint collection site within 15 miles of home. Checked October 26, 2026.

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