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Paint Recycling in Biddeford, ME

Biddeford's Transfer Station takes dried-up latex paint only; all kinds of paint go free to the regional household hazardous waste days.

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

4 ways to get rid of a paint in Biddeford

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BiddefordNo 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. Biddeford Recycling Center / Transfer StationDrop-off · 371 Hill Street, BiddefordBiddeford residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    371 Hill Street
    Biddeford, ME 04005

    Hours

    Wed–Sat 7:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; closed Sun–Tue

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Latex paint only, and it must be dried up; lead or oil-based paint is not accepted.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. PaintCare Maine paint drop-off programNonprofit service · MaineMaine residentsFree
    How it works

    Maine's paint stewardship program, run by PaintCare since October 2015 and funded by a fee on paint sold in Maine. About 130 year-round drop-off sites (stores and town transfer stations) take house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings at no charge. Call the site first; empty, leaking, contaminated or hardened paint is refused. Residents of other states should not bring paint into Maine.

    Cost & rules
    • House paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings only. Empty, leaking, contaminated or hardened paint is refused.
    • Before you go: Call the drop-off site first, especially a store, and come during open hours.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Household Hazardous Waste Days (Biddeford, Saco, Scarborough, Old Orchard Beach)City service · BiddefordBiddeford residentsFree
    How it works

    Recurring household hazardous waste collection days for residents of Biddeford, Saco, Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach, free with proof of residency. Takes paint of all kinds (latex, oil-based, stains, varnishes, aerosols) and button/rechargeable batteries; no tires or computers. All 2026 dates have passed; 2027 dates are to be announced.

    Cost & rules
    • Held on scheduled collection days only; 2027 dates not yet posted.
    • Before you go: Keep paint in original labeled containers, packed upright in sturdy boxes.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Maine DEP: What can I recycle, and where? (opens in new tab) · Maine Department of Environmental Protection
    • DEP says Maine has a free paint recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare: Maine (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
    • PaintCare drop-off sites across Maine take leftover paint from households, businesses, agencies and others. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare takes house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Maine DEP: Paint Stewardship Program (opens in new tab) · Maine Department of Environmental Protection
    • The program is funded by a fee on paint sold in Maine; residents of other states should not bring paint into Maine. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Empty, leaking, contaminated or hardened paint is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Call the drop-off site first, especially a store, and bring paint during open hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Biddeford: Recycling / Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of Biddeford
    • Proof of residency is required; a sticker policy ensures only Biddeford residents use the Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The first two stickers per household are free; additional stickers are $5 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Dried-up latex paint is accepted; Sherwin Williams takes undried latex paint (up to five 1-gallon cans per visit). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lead or oil based paints and universal waste are listed among items not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Biddeford: Household Hazardous Waste Day (opens in new tab) · City of Biddeford
    • Residents of Biddeford, Saco, Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach can dispose of household hazardous waste at no cost on the scheduled dates; proof of residency required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted paint includes acrylic, alkyd, enamel, latex and oil-based paints. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All 2026 collection dates have passed; 2027 dates are to be posted. Checked October 26, 2026.

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