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Paint Recycling in Clinton, IA

Oil-based paint goes free, without an appointment, to the Clinton County Regional Collection Center at 4292 220th St. for Clinton County residents.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Clinton

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ClintonNo 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. Clinton County Regional Collection Center (Clinton County Area Solid Waste Agency)County service · Clinton CountyClinton County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Household hazardous materials collection at the Clinton County Area Solid Waste Agency, 4292 220th St., Clinton, IA 52732 (Census: unincorporated Hampshire Township, outside the City of Clinton). Free to Clinton County residents without an appointment Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m.-noon; out-of-county residents and small businesses by appointment for a fee. Phone 563-243-4749.

    Cost & rules
    • Free and no appointment for Clinton County residents; others by appointment for a fee.

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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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • About the Clinton County Solid Waste Agency (opens in new tab) · Clinton County Area Solid Waste Agency
    • The Regional Collection Center has taken household hazardous materials from homes in Cedar, Clinton and Jackson counties since 1995. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The RCC collects items such as oil-based paint, pool chemicals and gasoline; the service is free to Clinton County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Clinton County residents may drop off without an appointment; businesses (VSQG) and out-of-county residents need an appointment and pay fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • Iowa DNR lists the Clinton County RCC as the main RCC for Clinton, Cedar, Jackson and Fayette counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Iowa has 28 main RCCs and 43 satellite facilities serving 96 of the state's counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some counties are served by RCC mobile collection events run under contract with a main RCC; 29 counties have RCC mobile service. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many RCCs run a Swap Shop where usable products can be dropped off for others to take at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR publishes a county-by-county table of the RCC main and satellite facilities that serve each county. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Clinton County Area Solid Waste Agency (opens in new tab) · City of Clinton
    • The City says CCASWA handles household hazardous waste (paint, cleaners), car batteries, electronic waste, appliances and tires (fees apply), and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR: Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • Iowa households can take household hazardous materials to Regional Collection Centers (RCCs); RCC services are free to residents within each RCC's service area. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • RCC services for eligible businesses carry a small fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR tells residents to find their nearest RCC and schedule an appointment before dropping off hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR says not to dump hazardous materials in ditches, pour them down drains or sewers, or put them in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa Code chapter 455F: Household hazardous materials (opens in new tab) · Iowa Legislature (Legislative Services Agency)
    • Under Iowa Code chapter 455F, regional collection centers keep regular hours when the public may drop off hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR disposal guide: Latex Paint (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR says latex paint is not hazardous waste and most RCCs charge a small fee to take it. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR says latex paint can be dried out at home and put in the garbage with the lid off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex paint can be dried by adding cat litter or sawdust to the can or pouring it into a box lined with cat litter or sawdust. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Usable latex paint that has not been frozen or contaminated can be donated at many RCC swap shops. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR disposal guide: Oil-Based Paint (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR says to use up oil-based paint or take it to the local Regional Collection Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many RCCs accept usable oil-based paint at their swap shops for others to use. Checked October 26, 2026.

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