Paint Recycling in Atlanta, GA

The city will not collect paint at the curb. CHaRM Atlanta takes latex, oil-based and aerosol paint by weight (first 20 lb free for residents), and Habitat takes unopened paint.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

5 ways to get rid of a paint in Atlanta

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All 5 Drop-off 2 Services & pickup 3

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AtlantaNo 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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CHaRM Atlanta (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)Drop-off · 1110 Hill St SE, AtlantaOpen to everyone$0.70/lb
Where
1110 Hill St SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
Hours
By appointment: Tue and Thu 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for paint
Residents, after the first 20 lb (up to 100 lb total) $0.70 per pound
Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).
Paint and chemicals are weighed together; residents' first 20 lb are free.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Atlanta Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Atlanta)Drop-off · 271 Chester Ave SE, AtlantaOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
Where
271 Chester Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
Hours
Store Tue-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; donation drop-off Tue-Sat 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
New or gently used only; donations are screened and may be refused.
Free residential pickup is available; two partner pickups charge a fee.
Unopened paint only.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
CHaRM DeKalb (Live Thrive Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)Nonprofit service · DeKalb CountyOpen to everyone$0.70/lb
How it works
Live Thrive's second CHaRM, 1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032 (the Census geocoder places it in Belvedere Park CDP, unincorporated DeKalb County). By appointment Wed 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sat 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Same item list and fees as CHaRM Atlanta.
Cost & rules
Fees
Residents, after the first 20 lb (up to 100 lb total) $0.70 per lb
- Appointment required; sort items; card or app payment only (no cash).
- Paint and chemicals are weighed together; residents' first 20 lb are free.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Atlanta Habitat for Humanity ReStore (South Fulton)Nonprofit service · Fulton CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
ReStore at 5626 Old National Hwy, College Park, GA 30349 (the Census geocoder places it in the City of South Fulton). Tue-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Takes the same donations as the Atlanta ReStore.
Cost & rules
- New or gently used only; donations are screened and may be refused.
- Free residential pickup is available; two partner pickups charge a fee.
- Unopened paint only.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Fees for paint
Residents, after the first 20 lb (up to 100 lb total)	$0.70 per pound

Fees
Residents, after the first 20 lb (up to 100 lb total)	$0.70 per lb

Places that don’t take paint (10)

Goodwill of North Georgia - Ansley · 1589 Monroe Drive, Atlanta
Goodwill of North Georgia - Buckhead · 3906 Roswell Road, Atlanta
Goodwill of North Georgia - Collier Road · 1180 Collier Road NW, Atlanta
Goodwill of North Georgia - Lindbergh · 2350 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta
Goodwill of North Georgia - Metropolitan Parkway · 2160 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta
Goodwill of North Georgia - Northside Drive · 1460 Northside Drive, Atlanta
Goodwill of North Georgia - Piedmont · 2135 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta
Goodwill of North Georgia - Ponce de Leon · 160 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta
Goodwill of North Georgia - West End · 888 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta
City of Atlanta Bulk Waste Collection · Atlanta

Before you go

Note whether it’s latex (water-based) or oil-based; programs often treat them differently.
Keep paint in its original, labelled, closed container.
Ask about quantity limits per visit.

More about paint

Georgia rules

EPD describes solidifying liquids (for example with cat litter or oil dry) so they can go out with regular household garbage. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
EPD lists old cans of paint among typical household hazardous waste and names Atlanta Paint Disposal as a resource that accepts latex paint for a fee. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

More Georgia rules (8)

PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws. Source: PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab)
PaintCare's state list (California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington) does not include Georgia: there is no PaintCare paint stewardship program in Georgia. Source: PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab)
Georgia's solid waste rules specifically prohibit five wastes from solid waste disposal facilities: lead acid batteries, liquid waste in landfills (with exceptions), regulated hazardous waste, radioactive waste and PCB waste. Source: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Subject 391-3-4: Solid Waste Management (incl. Rule 391-3-4-.04 General and Rule 391-3-4-.19 Scrap and Used Tire Management) (opens in new tab)
State and federal law exempt homeowners from hazardous waste rules, so household hazardous waste may legally go in the garbage, but only as solids: garbage trucks may not pick up liquid waste. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
EPD says household hazardous waste should not be poured down the drain, and liquids may not go in the trash. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
EPD says reuse and recycling options for household hazardous waste in Georgia are extremely limited. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
EPD points residents to CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) in Atlanta and Athens, which accepts many household hazardous wastes (some fees may apply). Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
EPD tells residents to ask their city or county recycling or waste department about local amnesty days. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (32)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Bulk Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Atlanta Department of Public Works
- Bulk collection is a scheduled service for City of Atlanta single-family residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household hazardous waste (oils, fuels, paints, solvents), metal drums, gas cylinders and tires are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Locations + Hours (opens in new tab) · Live Thrive
- CHaRM DeKalb is at 1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032, open by appointment Wednesdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
CHaRM (opens in new tab) · Live Thrive
- Live Thrive describes its CHaRM locations as easily accessible to the public; fee schedules list rates for both residents and businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
Items CHaRM Accepts (opens in new tab) · Live Thrive
- Book an appointment, sort items, and bring your appointment QR code; no cash (Venmo, card or Apple Pay). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex, oil-based and aerosol paints are accepted; chemicals and paint are weighed together, the first 20 pounds are free for residents, then $.70-$.80 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
Visit a ReStore (opens in new tab) · Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
- Both Atlanta Habitat ReStores are open to the public. Checked October 26, 2026.
- South Fulton ReStore: 5626 Old National Hwy, College Park, GA 30349; Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
Donate to ReStore (opens in new tab) · Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
- New or gently used furniture, appliances (under 10 years old and 300 lb), unopened paint and flat screen TVs are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Unopened paint and painting supplies are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All donations are screened at drop-off and may be turned down based on quality or inventory. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Atlanta Habitat offers a free residential donation pickup, plus two fee-based partner pickup services. Checked October 26, 2026.
Items We Do and Don't Accept (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- Goodwill of North Georgia cannot accept paint, tires, mattresses, box springs or large appliances such as washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
Goodwill of North Georgia - Ansley (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
Goodwill of North Georgia - Buckhead (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
Goodwill of North Georgia - Collier Road (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
Goodwill of North Georgia - Lindbergh (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
Goodwill of North Georgia - Metropolitan Parkway (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
Goodwill of North Georgia - Northside Drive (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
Goodwill of North Georgia - Piedmont (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
Goodwill of North Georgia - Ponce de Leon (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
Goodwill of North Georgia - West End (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of North Georgia
- This Goodwill donation center accepts gently used furniture and computers, among other household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Subject 391-3-4: Solid Waste Management (incl. Rule 391-3-4-.04 General and Rule 391-3-4-.19 Scrap and Used Tire Management) (opens in new tab) · Georgia Secretary of State (Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia)
- Georgia's solid waste rules specifically prohibit five wastes from solid waste disposal facilities: lead acid batteries, liquid waste in landfills (with exceptions), regulated hazardous waste, radioactive waste and PCB waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Georgia Environmental Protection Division
- State and federal law exempt homeowners from hazardous waste rules, so household hazardous waste may legally go in the garbage, but only as solids: garbage trucks may not pick up liquid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EPD says household hazardous waste should not be poured down the drain, and liquids may not go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EPD says reuse and recycling options for household hazardous waste in Georgia are extremely limited. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EPD points residents to CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) in Atlanta and Athens, which accepts many household hazardous wastes (some fees may apply). Checked October 26, 2026.
- EPD tells residents to ask their city or county recycling or waste department about local amnesty days. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EPD describes solidifying liquids (for example with cat litter or oil dry) so they can go out with regular household garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EPD lists old cans of paint among typical household hazardous waste and names Atlanta Paint Disposal as a resource that accepts latex paint for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
- PaintCare's state list (California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington) does not include Georgia: there is no PaintCare paint stewardship program in Georgia. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws. Checked October 26, 2026.

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