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Paint Recycling in Idaho Falls, ID

The county transfer station takes latex paint only once solidified; oil-based paint goes to Bonneville County household hazardous waste days in May and September (county residents).

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

3 ways to get rid of a paint in Idaho Falls

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Idaho FallsNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
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    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. Bonneville County Transfer StationCounty service · Bonneville CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    County transfer station at 2455 Hemmert Ave, Idaho Falls (Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; 208-528-5550). Takes household garbage, furniture, mattresses, bulky metal, appliances, Freon items ($15–$20 each), tires (fee by size), lead-acid car batteries and solidified latex paint. E-waste is not accepted. Out-of-county waste is $120 per ton.

    Cost & rules
    • Latex paint only, and only once solidified (cat litter, floor dust, sawdust, sand or hardener).

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  3. Bonneville County Household Hazardous Waste CollectionCounty service · Bonneville CountyBonneville County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Twice-yearly collection (second Saturday of May and September, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.) at the Road & Bridge Maintenance Shop, 2700 Manwill Drive, Idaho Falls. Bonneville County residents only, household quantities only. Takes oil-based paint, stains, solvents, fuels, pesticides, fluorescent lights and rechargeable batteries.

    Cost & rules
    • Oil-based paint, stain and varnish; collection days only (second Saturday of May and September).

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Places that don’t take paint (1)

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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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.
  • Bonneville County: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Bonneville County
    • Latex paint is accepted only once solidified with cat litter, floor dust, sawdust, sand or hardener. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Out-of-county waste is charged $120 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People arriving in a vehicle registered outside Bonneville County are asked for proof of Bonneville County residence. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • In-county commercial (non-assessed) businesses pay per load, e.g. $10 for a pickup or small trailer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bonneville County: Household Hazardous Waste Program (opens in new tab) · Bonneville County
    • Household hazardous waste is collected twice a year, on the second Saturday of May and of September, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only Bonneville County residents and household quantities are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil-based paints, stains and varnishes are accepted at the collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat for Humanity Idaho Falls Area: ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Idaho Falls Area
    • The ReStore does not take mattresses, box springs, used or opened paint, TVs or broken electronics, treadmills or exercise bikes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Donation pickups can be scheduled at (208) 552-0491. Checked October 26, 2026.

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