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Paint Recycling in Portage, MI

Paint is not accepted in Portage trash carts or Spring Cleanup. Oil-based paint goes to the Kalamazoo County HHW Center.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Portage

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · PortageNo 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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  2. Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste CenterCounty service · Kalamazoo CountyKalamazoo County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    County drop-off for household chemicals and electronics at 1301 Lamont Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048, on the northwest corner of the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds (Census places the address in Kalamazoo charter township, outside the City of Kalamazoo). Drop-off hours Tuesday and Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday noon-6 p.m., and the second Saturday of the month 8 a.m.-noon (not in August and September). Free for Kalamazoo County residents except Climax Township and for some participating communities; others pay a fee plus disposal costs. Info line 269-383-8742.

    Cost & rules
    • Oil-based paints are named. Free for Kalamazoo County residents except Climax Township.

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Places that don’t take paint (1)
  • City of Portage Spring Cleanup Program · Portage

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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Hazardous Waste Center (opens in new tab) · Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services
    • The HHW program handles chemicals and electronics that should not go in the trash, such as oil-based paints, pesticides, batteries, and electronic devices like laptops and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The HHW Center is available to residents of Kalamazoo County and participating communities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The service is free for Kalamazoo County residents except Climax Township. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents of non-participating municipalities may use the center for a fee plus the cost of disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Spring Cleanup Program (opens in new tab) · City of Portage
    • Each spring the City of Portage runs the Spring Cleanup Program, letting residents place household items at the curb; collection occurs once per zone. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not collected: paint and chemicals, TVs, computers and monitors, tires, refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Spring Cleanup Program is not performed for commercial establishments, churches, schools, or on most private streets. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Portage
    • Regular trash excludes tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, cleaners), and medical or electronic waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Portage
    • Portage participates in the Kalamazoo County HHW program, funded by a voter-approved millage; Portage residents can drop off household hazardous materials without additional fees. 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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