Paint Recycling in Boise, ID
Boise residents can drop off up to 25 gallons of latex or oil-based paint free at Ada County HHW mobile collection sites or the landfill HHW facility.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
Idaho rules
- DEQ lists paints and stains as common household hazardous waste and tells residents to ask their county, public health district or local landfill about collection. Source: Idaho DEQ: Residential (household) hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
- Idaho counties must make sure residents have adequate household waste disposal options; household waste goes through transfer stations to authorized municipal solid waste landfills. Source: Idaho DEQ: Residential Household Wastes (opens in new tab)
More Idaho rules (1)
- Household hazardous waste is exempt from Idaho hazardous waste regulations; DEQ tells residents to check with their county, public health district or local landfill for collection. Source: Idaho DEQ: Residential (household) hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (8)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Idaho DEQ: Residential Household Wastes (opens in new tab) · Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
- Idaho counties must make sure residents have adequate household waste disposal options; household waste goes through transfer stations to authorized municipal solid waste landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Idaho DEQ: Residential (household) hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
- Household hazardous waste is exempt from Idaho hazardous waste regulations; DEQ tells residents to check with their county, public health district or local landfill for collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ lists paints and stains as common household hazardous waste and tells residents to ask their county, public health district or local landfill about collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ada County Landfill: Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Ada County
- There is no charge for household hazardous waste at the landfill HHW facility or the mobile collection sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The program is for all Ada County residents, with no fee for households; qualifying very small quantity generator businesses pay a fee by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Very small quantity generator businesses may use the program for a fee, by appointment, on Fridays at the landfill facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Boise Curb It: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Boise
- Latex and oil-based paints and stains are accepted, up to 25 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Boise says HHW mobile collection sites are for residents only, and residents can also bring HHW free to the Ada County Landfill facility on Fridays and Saturdays. Checked October 26, 2026.
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