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Paint Recycling in Sterling Heights, MI

Sterling Heights takes paint, including latex, at its annual residents-only Household Hazardous Waste Event at the DPW. Otherwise solidify latex paint and put it in the trash with the lid off.

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

3 ways to get rid of a paint in Sterling Heights

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Sterling HeightsNo 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. Sterling Heights annual Household Hazardous Waste EventCity service · Sterling HeightsSterling Heights residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Annual residents-only household hazardous waste collection at the DPW, 7200 18 Mile Road, run with ERG Environmental and Priority Waste (2026 event: April 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.). Takes paint including latex paint, and alkaline, automotive, lead-acid and Ni-Cd batteries. No appliances, electronics or Freon. Questions: 586-446-2440.

    Cost & rules
    • At the annual event only (held in April).

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Macomb County Health Department household hazardous waste collectionCounty service · Macomb CountyMacomb County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Appointment-only household hazardous waste collection events for Macomb County residents, held outdoors on select Fridays in April-June and September-November at the county collection site at 43525 Elizabeth Road (next to the Macomb County Jail, about 1 mile south of Hall Road on the west side of Groesbeck Hwy; mailing city Mount Clemens, and the Census geocoder returns Mount Clemens city). Business waste is not accepted. Takes oil-based paint and other household chemicals. Latex paint, batteries and electronics are not accepted. Hotline 586-466-7923.

    Cost & rules
    • Oil-based paint only, by appointment. Latex paint is not accepted: dry it out and put it in curbside trash.

    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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household hazardous waste collection (opens in new tab) · Macomb County Health Department
    • The program serves Macomb County residents disposing of household hazardous waste from their homes; business waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted household products include oil-based paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Computers and other electronic devices, and latex paint, are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex paint must be dried out or solidified and then set out with regular curbside refuse. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The county may limit quantities accepted at HHW collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • We're on a Roll! (opens in new tab) · City of Sterling Heights Department of Public Works
    • Wet paint cans and oils do not qualify as bulk refuse. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refuse disposal tips for odds and ends (opens in new tab) · City of Sterling Heights Department of Public Works
    • Latex paint should be solidified with kitty litter and put in regular trash with lids off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DPW Spring Clean-Up Days (opens in new tab) · City of Sterling Heights Department of Public Works
    • The annual Household Hazardous Waste Event is held at the DPW, 7200 18 Mile Road. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The HHW event is for residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city page notes that the Macomb County Health Department hosts household hazardous waste collection days. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste List of Acceptable & Unacceptable Items (opens in new tab) · City of Sterling Heights Department of Public Works
    • Accepted items include alkaline, automotive, lead acid and Ni-Cd batteries and latex paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paint and paint products are 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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