Paint Recycling in Flint, MI

Genesee County residents can drop off latex paint free at the Habitat ReStore, 101 Burton Street. Oil-based paint goes to the county's annual Recycle Day.

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

4 ways to get rid of a paint in Flint

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FlintNo 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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Genesee County Habitat for Humanity ReStoreDrop-off · 101 Burton St., FlintOpen to everyoneCost not listed
Where
101 Burton St.
Flint, MI 48503
Hours
Store Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tuesday and Thursday to 7 p.m.); donation drop-off Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Genesee County residents can drop off latex paint free (county program).
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Genesee County Recycle Day (household hazardous waste and electronics)County service · Genesee CountyFree
How it works
Annual appointment-only collection events run by the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission (with the City of Flint) where residents drop off household hazardous waste, paint, batteries and electronics free. Dates are announced each year; the 2026 events have ended. Recycle Hotline (810) 762-7744.
Cost & rules
- Annual appointment-only event; check for the next year's dates.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Genesee County free latex paint recycling (Habitat ReStore drop-off)County service · Genesee CountyGenesee County residentsConditions applyFree
How it works
Genesee County residents may drop off latex paint free at the Genesee County Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 101 Burton Street, Flint, MI 48503 (Census: City of Flint), 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Listed by the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission.
Cost & rules
- Latex paint only; the county page links a list of items not accepted.
Official page (opens in new tab)

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.

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Michigan rules

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. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
EGLE suggests donating usable paints and stains to parks, churches, art councils, nonprofit housing groups, shelters and neighbours. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)

More Michigan rules (8)

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. Source: PaintCare home page (opens in new tab)
PaintCare runs programs only in states with paint stewardship laws; Michigan is not one of them. Source: PaintCare home page (opens in new tab)
EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Source: EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab)
HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (17)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Recycle Day (opens in new tab) · Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission
- Recycle Day events are held annually; residents may drop off the listed hard-to-dispose-of materials free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appointments are required to attend Recycle Day events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil-based and latex paints and solvents are accepted at Recycle Day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The 2026 Recycle Day events are over; 2027 information is to come. Checked October 26, 2026.
Drop-Off Center Directory (opens in new tab) · Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission
- Genesee County residents can drop off latex paint free at the Habitat ReStore, 101 Burton Street, Flint 48503, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
ReStore (opens in new tab) · Genesee County Habitat for Humanity
- Genesee County Habitat ReStore, 101 Burton St., Flint, Michigan 48503; drop-off donation hours Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
ReStore Accepted Items / Unaccepted Items (opens in new tab) · Genesee County Habitat for Humanity
- Paint is accepted for recycling. 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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