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Paint Recycling in Chicopee, MA

Oil-based paint goes to Chicopee’s twice-yearly household hazardous waste day at the DPW (pre-registration required); latex paint is not accepted.

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  2. Chicopee household hazardous waste collectionCity service · ChicopeeChicopee residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Twice-yearly household hazardous waste drop-off day at the Chicopee DPW, 115 Baskin Drive. Pre-registration with the online form (available a month before) is required; walk-ins are turned away. Limit 25 liquid gallons or 25 solid pounds per household. Takes oil-based paint and car and rechargeable batteries; no latex paint.

    Cost & rules
    • Oil-based, lead and hobby paint only; no latex paint. Pre-registration required.

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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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Chicopee: Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Chicopee Department of Public Works
    • The DPW holds a hazardous waste drop-off day twice a year at the DPW on Baskin Drive; latex paint is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pre-registration is required; only pre-registered residents can participate and walk-ins are turned away. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is a limit of 25 liquid gallons or 25 solid pounds per household. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For other options, New England Disposal Technologies (NEDT) on Rt. 20 in Westfield takes paint-related waste by appointment and will accept latex paint for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Chicopee: Household Hazardous Products Collection acceptable items (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Chicopee Department of Public Works
    • Oil-based, lead and hobby paints, car batteries and rechargeable batteries should be brought to the household hazardous products collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP Waste Disposal Bans (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP introduced its first bans on landfilling and combustion of easy-to-recycle and toxic materials in 1990 and has phased in more since. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Materials banned from disposal or transfer for disposal in Massachusetts include cathode ray tubes, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, lead acid batteries, mattresses, recyclable paper and cardboard, textiles, white goods and whole tires (landfills only). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The MassDEP waste disposal bans are in section 19.017 of the Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations, 310 CMR 19.000. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 310 CMR 19.000: Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations (incl. 19.017 Waste Bans) (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • 310 CMR 19.017(3): no person may dispose, transfer for disposal, or contract for disposal or transport of a restricted material except as the regulation allows, and violators may face MassDEP enforcement. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No landfill, transfer facility or combustion facility may accept a restricted material except to handle, recycle or compost it under a MassDEP-approved plan. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP Fact Sheet: What are Massachusetts Waste Bans? (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • For residents, most banned materials are collected through regular municipal collection or drop-off programs, while larger items such as CRTs or appliances may go through separate collections or drop-off events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MassDEP notes that vehicle batteries, tires and cathode ray tubes may in some cases be collected by retailers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents with private (non-municipal) trash collection should ask their service provider for recycling options. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP: Waste Ban on Mattresses and Textiles, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP generally does not issue waste-ban enforcement to individuals; it typically targets businesses, institutions (including municipalities) and haulers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pillows, cushions and rugs are not "textiles" under the ban and may go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mass.gov: How & Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • For local recycling and household hazardous product collection days and hours, MassDEP tells residents to contact their community's recycling or solid waste coordinator or department. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous products (old chemicals, cleaners, paint, pesticides) don't belong in the recycling bin, the trash or the drain. Store them until a community HHW collection or take them to a local, regional or commercial facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycle Smart MA (a MassDEP service): Beyond the Bin Search Directory (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP's Beyond the Bin directory lists outlets for items that can't go in the home recycling bin. MassDEP does not collect materials itself, listings are self-reported, and you should call ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil-based paint, stains and varnishes go to household hazardous waste collections. Check your municipality's website for events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP: Clothing and Textile Recovery (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • Since November 2022, textiles (clothing, footwear, bedding, curtains, fabric) are banned from disposal in Massachusetts, even worn, torn or stained items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (states list) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
    • PaintCare does not operate in Massachusetts: its states list (California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington) omits Massachusetts. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bill S.647 (194th General Court): An Act relative to paint recycling (opens in new tab) · The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
    • Massachusetts paint stewardship bill S.647 has not passed. It was reported favorably on 7/3/2025 and is "Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means". Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bill H.886 (194th General Court): An Act relative to paint recycling (opens in new tab) · The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
    • House paint recycling bill H.886 has not passed. Its status is "Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means". Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Extended Producer Responsibility Commission Final Report (January 15, 2026) (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • The EPR Commission recommended the Legislature create a paint EPR program (e.g., PaintCare) by July 1, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Per the EPR Commission report, only 23% of Massachusetts residents have access to year-round paint collection, and a third have no municipal HHW collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mass.gov: Safely Manage Household Hazardous Products (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • Latex paint may go in the regular trash only when completely dry: it must not leak when turned upside down. Kitty litter or cardboard pieces speed drying. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Wet paint should not go in the trash because it clogs and can break trash compaction equipment. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Beyond the Bin lists some latex paint drop-off spots. Residents should check whether their town collects latex paint at HHW days. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MassDEP lists approved household hazardous product collection facilities. Call or check each facility's website for items, fees and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Questions about household hazardous products can go to MassDEP at 866-963-7287 or massdep.hhp@mass.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.

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