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Paint Recycling in East Lansing, MI

East Lansing sends residents to Ingham County's free HHW collection at 5303 South Cedar Street in Lansing for oil-based paint (Tuesdays and Thursdays, May-September). Latex paint is not accepted.

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2 ways to get rid of a paint in East Lansing

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · East LansingNo 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. Ingham County Household Hazardous Waste CollectionDrop-off · outside East Lansing · 5303 South Cedar Street, LansingIngham County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    5303 South Cedar Street
    Lansing, MI 48911

    Hours

    Tuesdays & Thursdays, May-September, 2:00-6:00 p.m.; closed holidays and in inclement weather.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Oil-based paint and paint products only; latex paint is not accepted.
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays, May-September, 2-6 p.m.
    • Preparation: Bring materials in bins or boxes, not garbage bags, and stay in your vehicle.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (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

  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Ingham County Health Department
    • HHW collection is free for Ingham County residents; business wastes are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays, May through September, 2:00-6:00 p.m.; closed for holidays and inclement weather. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil-based paints and paint products (mineral spirits, stains, thinners) are accepted; latex paint is not accepted at HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Stay in your vehicle and let staff unload; bring materials in plastic bins or cardboard boxes, not garbage bags; no drop-offs before 2:00 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection flyer (opens in new tab) · Ingham County Health Department
    • The Ingham County Household Hazardous Waste Collection is a free service for all residents of Ingham County. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of East Lansing
    • East Lansing refers Ingham County residents to the Ingham County Human Services Building, 5303 South Cedar Street, Lansing, for oil-based paints and solvents, Tuesdays and Thursdays May-September, 2-6 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • East Lansing's HHW page lists latex paints, automotive batteries and alkaline batteries as not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE lists paints and stains as household hazardous waste: oil-based paint and stains often contain toxic solvents and pigments; latex paint sometimes contains toxic pigments. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE suggests donating usable paints and stains to parks, churches, art councils, nonprofit housing groups, shelters and neighbours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare home page (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
    • Michigan has no PaintCare program: PaintCare lists California, Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare runs programs only in states with paint stewardship laws; Michigan is not one of them. Checked October 26, 2026.

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