Paint Recycling in Owensboro, KY
Liquid paint goes to the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station ($2 per gallon); paint can go in Owensboro trash carts only when completely dry.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
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)
Where this information comes from (17)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Neighborhood Cleanups (opens in new tab) · City of Owensboro
- The Owensboro Neighborhood Alliances host annual neighborhood cleanups, a free way for residents to get rid of bulky items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Crews cannot collect construction debris, yard waste, dirt, paint or any liquid. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential Trash Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Owensboro Sanitation Department
- Paint can go in Owensboro residential trash only when the contents are completely dry. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Grimes Avenue Transfer Station & Convenience Center Rates (opens in new tab) · Daviess County Fiscal Court
- Liquid paint is charged $2.00 per gallon. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Rates differ for in-county and out-of-county solid waste. 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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