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Paint Recycling in Wyoming, MI

Oil-based paint and stains go to the Wyoming HHW drop-off at the Clean Water Plant (2350 Ivanrest Ave SW), Mondays 1-3 p.m. and Thursdays 7-9 a.m. Latex paint is not accepted; dry it out for the trash.

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

6 ways to get rid of a paint in Wyoming

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WyomingNo 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. Kent County SafeChem household hazardous waste drop-offCounty service · Kent CountyKent County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Kent County DPW household hazardous waste program with five drop-off sites, no appointment needed: Grand Rapids (1045 Wealthy Street SW), Kentwood (5068 Breton SE), Rockford (North Kent Recycling & Waste Center, 2908 Ten Mile; Census: Plainfield charter township), Wyoming (2350 Ivanrest Avenue SW, Grandville 49418; Census places this address in the city of Grandville) and Byron Center (South Kent Landfill, 10300 South Kent Drive SW). Each site has its own days and hours. Free for Kent County residents; no business, school or farm waste. Latex paint, alkaline batteries and refillable propane tanks are not accepted.

    Cost & rules
    • Oil-based paint, stain and lacquer only; latex paint is not accepted (dry it out and put it in the trash).

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Wyoming Clean Water Plant household hazardous waste drop-offCity service · Kent CountyKent County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    City of Wyoming-staffed household hazardous waste drop-off (one of the Kent County SafeChem sites) on the grounds of the Wyoming Clean Water Plant, 2350 Ivanrest Ave. SW (Census places this address in the city of Grandville). Mondays 1-3 p.m. and Thursdays 7-9 a.m.; no appointment. Open to all Kent County residents. No electronics, latex paint or propane tanks.

    Cost & rules
    • Oil-based paints and stains only; no latex or acrylic paint. Mondays 1-3 p.m. and Thursdays 7-9 a.m.

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  4. Kent County North Kent and South Kent Recycling & Waste CentersCounty service · Kent CountyConditions apply$30/vehicle
    How it works

    Two Kent County DPW drop-off sites for trash, appliances, tires, scrap metal, electronics and recycling: North Kent Recycling & Waste Center, 2908 Ten Mile Road, Rockford, MI 49341 (Census: Plainfield charter township), Monday-Saturday 7:30 am-5 pm; South Kent Recycling & Waste Center (South Kent Landfill), 10300 South Kent Drive, Byron Center, MI 49315 (the Census geocoder returned no match; outside Grand Rapids, Wyoming and Kentwood), Monday-Saturday (weekday closing listed as 4:30 pm on the drop-off page and 5 pm on the facility page). South Kent takes cardboard only for recycling. Fees from the county rate sheet effective October 1, 2026.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Car load (trunk only)$30 per vehicle
    • Dried-out latex paint only, charged as trash; oil-based paint goes to SafeChem (also held at both centers).

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. Kent County SafeChem - Grand Rapids (Wealthy Street)Drop-off · outside Wyoming · 1045 Wealthy Street SW, Grand RapidsKent County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    1045 Wealthy Street SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49504

    Hours

    Mon 1:30-5:30 pm; Wed 7:30-11:30 am; Thu 1:30-5:30 pm; 2nd Saturday of the month 8:30-11 am

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Oil-based paint, stain and lacquer only; latex paint is not accepted (dry it out and put it in the trash).
    • Limit: Call ahead for more than 6 moving boxes or 20 gallons; no containers over 5 gallons.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  6. Kent County SafeChem - KentwoodDrop-off · outside Wyoming · 5068 Breton Ave SE, KentwoodKent County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    5068 Breton Ave SE
    Kentwood, MI 49508

    Hours

    Tuesdays 10:30 am-1:30 pm

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Oil-based paint, stain and lacquer only; latex paint is not accepted (dry it out and put it in the trash).
    • Limit: Call ahead for more than 6 moving boxes or 20 gallons; no containers over 5 gallons.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take paint (2)

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

  • SafeChem (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • SafeChem is free to all Kent County residents, funded by the Kent County Solid Waste Management Ordinance. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses, schools and farms cannot use SafeChem. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • More than 6 moving boxes, more than 20 gallons, or a container over 5 gallons counts as a large amount; call ahead (616-632-7941). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SafeChem Accepted Materials (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • SafeChem accepts oil-based paint and stain and lacquer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint (Oil-Based) & Stains (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Oil-based paint is hazardous and goes to one of the five SafeChem locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex Paint (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Latex paint is not hazardous, goes in the trash once dried out, and is not accepted by SafeChem. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Dried-out latex paint can go in regular trash or to North Kent or South Kent for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Other Electronics (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • The electronics drop-offs are for residents only and do not accept commercial e-waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • North Kent Recycling & Waste Center (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • North Kent services include electronics recycling, appliance recycling, SafeChem, tire recycling and scrap metal recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling Rates (effective October 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Resident general refuse is charged by vehicle load: car trunk $30, pick-up/van/SUV $40, car and trailer $50, truck and trailer $60. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CRT monitors and TVs: 27 inches and under $20 (Kent County resident) or $30 (non-resident); 28 inches and larger $40 (resident) or $50 (non-resident). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donated Items (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids
    • Goodwill does not accept hazardous materials including paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Wyoming Clean Water Plant
    • Drop-off hours are Monday 1-3 p.m. and Thursday 7-9 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The four HHW sites in Kent County (Rockford, Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming) are open to all Kent County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted materials include oil-based paints and stains. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Water-based paints (latex, acrylic) are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Information (opens in new tab) · City of Wyoming Public Works
    • For automotive fluids, batteries, paints and other HHW the City refers residents to the Clean Water Plant page. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Store locator data (goodwillgr.org/locations) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids
    • Goodwill Wyoming Store, 870 28th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill 54th Street Store, 5487 Division Avenue S, Wyoming, MI 49548. 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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