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Paint Recycling in West Bloomfield Township, MI

Oil-based paint is household hazardous waste in West Bloomfield Township: use the free town hall voucher for ERG in Livonia or a township collection event.

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

3 ways to get rid of a paint in West Bloomfield Township

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · West Bloomfield TownshipNo 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. West Bloomfield Township household hazardous waste and electronics collectionCity service · West Bloomfield TownshipWest Bloomfield Township residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Township HHW and electronics collection events at the Civic Center Campus, Town Hall parking lot, 4550 Walnut Lake Rd. (fall 2026: September 18-19), open to West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Sylvan Lake residents. Township residents can also get a free voucher at town hall to take HHW and electronics to ERG in Livonia (outside the township), Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No commercial or business waste.

    Cost & rules
    • The township lists oil-based paints as hazardous waste.
    • Get a free voucher at town hall and take items to ERG in Livonia on weekdays, or use a township collection event.

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  3. Oakland County NoHaz household hazardous waste collection eventsCounty service · Oakland CountyOpen to everyone$135/vehicle
    How it works

    Annual series of household hazardous waste and electronics collection events run by the NoHaz consortium of Oakland County communities (hotline 248-858-5656). Pre-register at NoHaz.Eventbrite.com. Fees are per vehicle, per event and set by each member community (Pontiac residents free in 2026); residents of non-member communities and addresses outside Oakland County pay $135. The 2026 events (April-September, including the Oakland County Service Center campus, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac) are finished; 2027 dates are expected to be posted in February 2027.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Residents of non-member communities or outside Oakland County$135 per vehicle
    • Collection events only (2027 dates expected February 2027); pre-register online. Fees are per vehicle and set by your community (Pontiac free in 2026).
    • Before you go: Do not dry out paint or add anything to it. Liquids in leakproof containers of 5 gallons or smaller.

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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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • NoHaz (opens in new tab) · Oakland County
    • All 2026 collection events are completed; check back in February 2027 for next year's dates, locations, communities and fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fees are per vehicle, per event and are set by each member community. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pontiac is a 2026 NoHaz member community with free participation. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents of non-member communities pay $135 per vehicle, per event; addresses outside Oakland County also pay $135. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Addresses outside Oakland County may attend for $135 per vehicle, per event. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pre-register and pay any fees online; registration opens about three weeks before each event. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential waste only; no business, institution or contractor waste. Bring proof of residency and the registration ticket. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil-based and latex paint are accepted; do not dry them out or add anything to the paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Liquids must be in leakproof containers of 5 gallons or smaller. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Charter Township of West Bloomfield, Development Services
    • West Bloomfield Township residents can get a free voucher at town hall to take HHW and electronics to ERG in Livonia, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • HHW events are held at the Civic Center Campus, Town Hall parking lot, 4550 Walnut Lake Rd., for West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Sylvan Lake residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hazardous waste includes oil-based paints, solvents, pesticides, batteries, light bulbs, fire extinguishers and smoke alarms. 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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