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Paint Recycling in Marietta, GA

Marietta collects paint at the curb only once it is completely dried out. Liquid paint can go to the Cobb County transfer station for $8 per gallon can.

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

3 ways to get rid of a paint in Marietta

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MariettaNo 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. Cobb County Transfer Station (GFL Environmental)County service · Cobb CountyOpen to everyone$8
    How it works

    Cobb County's general waste transfer station, operated by GFL Environmental at 1897 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008 (unincorporated Cobb County per the Census; not inside Marietta city limits). Open Mon-Fri 7-5, Sat 7-4. Charges by weight with item surcharges; electronics are recycled for a fee.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Paint, per gallon can$8

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  3. City of Marietta Sanitation DivisionCity service · MariettaMarietta residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    City-run garbage, recycling and yard waste collection for Marietta households (725 N Marietta Parkway, 770-794-5595). Large items are collected by arrangement for a fee based on weight and volume.

    Cost & rules
    • Only completely dried-out paint, set next to the curb on garbage day with lids removed.
    • Before you go: Dry out paint with cat litter or sand and remove the lid.

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Places that don’t take paint (2)

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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Georgia rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Waste Disposal - Cobb County Sustainability, Waste and Beautification (opens in new tab) · Cobb County Government
    • Cobb residents pay a $14.00 minimum for the first 400 lbs; out-of-county customers pay $70.00 minimum / $70.00 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A valid Georgia driver's license is the only proof of Cobb residence accepted for the resident rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paint costs $8.00 per gallon can, no matter how much paint is in the can. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Sanitation Rules - City of Marietta (opens in new tab) · City of Marietta
    • Paint is collected at the curb on garbage day only if completely dried out (lids off, dried with cat litter or sand). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Marietta says most items it will not pick up (including batteries and paint that is not dried) can be taken to the Cobb County transfer station on County Services Parkway. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All Marietta city residents must use city sanitation service; private haulers may not collect in city limits. 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 - Marietta (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 Marietta (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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