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Paint Recycling in Iowa City, IA

Oil-based paint goes free to the Hazardous Material Collection Facility at the Iowa City Landfill (Thu-Fri 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-noon); harden latex paint and trash it.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Iowa City

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Iowa CityNo 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. Iowa City Hazardous Material Collection Facility (Regional Collection Center)City service · Johnson CountyJohnson County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    The household hazardous materials Regional Collection Center at the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center, 3900 Hebl Avenue SW (Census: Union township, unincorporated Johnson County). Residential drop-off Thursday and Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-noon, no appointment, at no cost for residents of Johnson County and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside.

    Cost & rules
    • Thursday and Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-noon; no appointment needed.
    • Oil-based paint only (up to 20 gallons per visit); harden latex paint and put it in the trash.

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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

  • Hazardous Material (opens in new tab) · City of Iowa City
    • The Hazardous Material Collection Facility at the landfill accepts residential hazardous material from Johnson County and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside during open hours only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents of Johnson County, Kalona and Riverside can bring hazardous material to the facility at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential drop-off is Thursday and Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-noon; no appointment needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted garage products include oil-based paint (limit 20 gallons per visit), paint thinner, stain and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa City Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Iowa City
    • Oil-based paint goes to the Hazardous Material Collection Facility; latex paint can be hardened and put in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR's RCC table lists the Iowa City RCC (3900 Hebl Ave SW) as the main RCC for Johnson County, and for incorporated Washington County. 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.
  • 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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