Paint Recycling in West Lafayette, IN

Dry latex paint can go out with West Lafayette trash with the lid off; oil-based paint goes free to the Tippecanoe County household hazardous waste drop-off at 2770 N 9th St. in Lafayette.

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

3 ways to get rid of a paint in West Lafayette

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · West LafayetteNo 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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City of West Lafayette curbside trash collectionCity service · West LafayetteWest Lafayette residentsConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Weekly curbside trash collection for houses and apartments of 4 units or fewer in the West Lafayette sewer district, including one large item per collection and dried latex paint with the lid off.
Cost & rules
- Latex paint only, dry, with the lid off; non-latex paint is not accepted.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Tippecanoe County Transfer Station & Household Hazardous Waste Drop-offDrop-off · outside West Lafayette · 2770 N 9th Street, LafayetteConditions applyFree
Where
2770 N 9th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
Hours
Mon, Wed, Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tue, Thu 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Free household hazardous waste drop-off for Tippecanoe County households; liquids in labeled, leak-proof containers of 5 gallons or less.
Oil-based paint; dried latex paint goes in curbside trash.
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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

Indiana rules

IDEM: never pour paint down the drain or put it in the trash unless completely dry; use up good paint, give it to theater or community groups, or use a paint exchange. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
IDEM: check with your local HHW program for a paint exchange or other disposal options; with no local program, dried-out paint can go in regular garbage (cat litter speeds drying). Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)

More Indiana rules (11)

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 Indiana: there is no PaintCare program in Indiana. Source: PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab)
A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab)
IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Unique Trash Items (opens in new tab) · City of Lafayette
- Oil-based paint can be taken to the household hazardous waste drop-off at the Transfer Station at 2770 N 9th St. Checked October 26, 2026.
Large Items (opens in new tab) · City of Lafayette
- Large items can be brought to the Tippecanoe Trash Transfer Station, 2770 N 9th Street, for $25.50 per load under 800 lbs or $57.35 per load over 800 lbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Lafayette
- Tippecanoe households can dispose of household hazardous waste free at the drop-off at the transfer station, 2770 North 9th Street. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted HHW includes car batteries, lithium-ion batteries, NiCad batteries and oil-based paint; appliances with Freon are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Trash Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of West Lafayette
- The city provides curbside trash collection to residents inside the City of West Lafayette sewer district. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex paint should be dry and placed at the curb with the lid off. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Trash pickup does not accept tires, hazardous chemicals or non-latex paint, TVs or computers, or refrigerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.
- IDEM: never pour paint down the drain or put it in the trash unless completely dry; use up good paint, give it to theater or community groups, or use a paint exchange. Checked October 26, 2026.
- IDEM: check with your local HHW program for a paint exchange or other disposal options; with no local program, dried-out paint can go in regular garbage (cat litter speeds drying). 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 Indiana: there is no PaintCare program in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws. Checked October 26, 2026.

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