Paint Recycling in Fort Thomas, KY

Fort Thomas residents can bring oil-based paint to the free annual Northern Kentucky HHW collection at Thomas More Stadium in Florence (2026: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; register at nkyhhw.org). Latex paint is not accepted.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Fort Thomas

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Fort ThomasNo 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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Northern Kentucky Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (NKSWMA)County service · Kenton CountyCampbell County residentsConditions applyFree
How it works
Annual one-day drop-off for household hazardous waste, electronics and TVs run by the Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area (Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties), typically the first Saturday of November at Thomas More Stadium in Florence. Free for residents of the three counties; details and registration at nkyhhw.org.
Cost & rules
- Oil-based paint only; latex paint is not accepted.
- Held once a year, typically the first Saturday of November, at Thomas More Stadium in Florence; check nkyhhw.org for the date.
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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

Kentucky rules

Water-based (latex and acrylic) paint is not accepted at grant-funded HHW collections. Source: Kentucky DWM: Household Hazardous Waste Grant Management Handbook (opens in new tab)
A state fact sheet says to harden small amounts of latex or water-based paint with a thickener such as cat litter, let it dry, and set the open can out for garbage pickup. Source: Kentucky fact sheet: Paint disposal (2017) (opens in new tab)

More Kentucky rules (10)

Oil-based paint should not be left to evaporate; the fact sheet says to ask the local solid waste coordinator how to handle it. Source: Kentucky fact sheet: Paint disposal (2017) (opens in new tab)
PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws; Kentucky is not on its list of states. Source: PaintCare: Paint recycling (state list) (opens in new tab)
State-grant-funded HHW collections may not pay for collecting water-based paint, automotive batteries or used motor oil. Source: Kentucky DWM: Household Hazardous Waste Grant Management Handbook (opens in new tab)
For local paint disposal options, the state tells residents to contact their county solid waste coordinator. Source: Kentucky fact sheet: Paint disposal (2017) (opens in new tab)
Every Kentucky county must provide a universal collection program for municipal solid waste: door-to-door collection, direct haul to staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities, or another approved option. Source: KRS 224.43-315: County universal municipal solid waste collection program (opens in new tab)
Counties may let residents haul their own waste to cabinet-approved staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities in the county. Source: KRS 224.43-315: County universal municipal solid waste collection program (opens in new tab)
State law funds recycling and household hazardous waste grants from the Kentucky Pride Fund; counties, cities and other local governments may apply. Source: KRS 224.43-505: Kentucky Pride Fund; recycling and household hazardous waste grants (opens in new tab)
The state household hazardous waste grant pays for counties to hold annual drop-off events for household chemicals, old electronics and other hazardous waste. Source: Kentucky EEC press release (May 14, 2026): $6 million for recycling and household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
The cabinet provides technical assistance to local governments that set up household hazardous waste education or collection programs. Source: KRS 224.10-610: Assistance to household hazardous waste educational and collection programs (opens in new tab)
The fourth week in March is Commonwealth Cleanup Week, a volunteer cleanup week set by the 1998 General Assembly. Source: Kentucky DWM: Commonwealth Cleanup Week (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Resource Guide (Updated January 2026) (opens in new tab) · Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area (published by Kenton County)
- The Northern Kentucky HHW Collection Event is typically held the first Saturday of November each year at Thomas More Stadium in Florence. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The HHW collection is free for Boone, Campbell and Kenton County residents, with limitations and guidelines. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted items include all types of batteries, electronics, oil paint (10-can limit) and TVs (limit of two). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex paint, appliances, tires and several other items are not accepted at the HHW event. Checked October 26, 2026.
NKY Household Hazardous Waste Event Returns November 7 at Thomas More Stadium (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Thomas
- The City of Fort Thomas points residents with old batteries, electronics or paint to the free Northern Kentucky HHW collection at Thomas More Stadium in Florence (2026: Saturday, November 7). Checked October 26, 2026.
KRS 224.43-315: County universal municipal solid waste collection program (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
- Every Kentucky county must provide a universal collection program for municipal solid waste: door-to-door collection, direct haul to staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities, or another approved option. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Counties may let residents haul their own waste to cabinet-approved staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities in the county. Checked October 26, 2026.
KRS 224.43-505: Kentucky Pride Fund; recycling and household hazardous waste grants (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
- State law funds recycling and household hazardous waste grants from the Kentucky Pride Fund; counties, cities and other local governments may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
Kentucky EEC press release (May 14, 2026): $6 million for recycling and household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
- The state household hazardous waste grant pays for counties to hold annual drop-off events for household chemicals, old electronics and other hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
KRS 224.10-610: Assistance to household hazardous waste educational and collection programs (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
- The cabinet provides technical assistance to local governments that set up household hazardous waste education or collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
Kentucky DWM: Household Hazardous Waste Grant Management Handbook (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
- State-grant-funded HHW collections may not pay for collecting water-based paint, automotive batteries or used motor oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Water-based (latex and acrylic) paint is not accepted at grant-funded HHW collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
Kentucky DWM: Commonwealth Cleanup Week (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
- The fourth week in March is Commonwealth Cleanup Week, a volunteer cleanup week set by the 1998 General Assembly. Checked October 26, 2026.
Kentucky fact sheet: Paint disposal (2017) (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
- A state fact sheet says to harden small amounts of latex or water-based paint with a thickener such as cat litter, let it dry, and set the open can out for garbage pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil-based paint should not be left to evaporate; the fact sheet says to ask the local solid waste coordinator how to handle it. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For local paint disposal options, the state tells residents to contact their county solid waste coordinator. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare: Paint recycling (state list) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
- PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws; Kentucky is not on its list of states. Checked October 26, 2026.

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