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Paint Recycling in Springfield, MO

Oil-based paint goes to Springfield's Household Chemical Collection Center by appointment at no charge; latex paint can be dried out and put in the trash.

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2 ways to get rid of a paint in Springfield

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · SpringfieldNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
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  2. Household Chemical Collection Center (City of Springfield)Drop-off · 1226 W. Nichols St., SpringfieldGreene County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    1226 W. Nichols St.
    Springfield, MO 65802

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Oil-based paint only. Latex paint is not accepted; dry it out and put it in the trash.
    • By appointment only: call 417-864-2000.
    • 50-pound limit per appointment; residential waste only.

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Places that don’t take paint (1)

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

  • Donate - MERS Goodwill (opens in new tab) · MERS Goodwill
    • MERS Goodwill accepts donations at all stores and donation centers but no longer accepts furniture larger than 40 inches. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household chemicals including paint and paint thinner are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Chemical Collection Center (opens in new tab) · City of Springfield
    • The HCCC is a regional facility serving residents of Greene, Christian, Polk, Dallas and Webster counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Materials are accepted by appointment only; call 417-864-2000. Slots: Tuesdays 7-10 a.m., Thursdays 3-6 p.m., plus some spring and fall Saturdays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Chemical Collection Center (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Springfield
    • There is no charge to use the HCCC. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex (water-based) paint can go in the trash once soaked up with an absorbent and completely dried. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Alkaline batteries and latex paint are listed among items not accepted at the HCCC. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City's Household Chemical Collection Center (HCCC) (opens in new tab) · City of Springfield
    • Home improvement products accepted include oil-based paint only, paint thinner, stain and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential use only, with a 50-pound limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR keeps a list of permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Missouri. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR counts cleaning products, batteries, light bulbs, paint, pesticides and motor oil as household hazardous waste when unwanted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR points residents to collection events run by their city, county or solid waste management district. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR: water-based (latex) paint is non-hazardous once solidified; the preferred option is a collection center or retailer that takes paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If no collection option exists, mix latex paint with newspaper, sand, kitty litter or hardener, let it dry, and put the closed can in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR: oil-based paint must go to a collection center or paint retailer. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR: Habitat for Humanity takes nearly full gallons of paint; the Salvation Army takes only unopened cans. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Never pour paint down storm drains or household drains. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • Missouri has 20 regional solid waste management districts that plan and help run local recycling and waste-reduction services. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The districts help plan and carry out local recycling and other alternatives to disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
    • PaintCare's state list (California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington) does not include Missouri: there is no PaintCare program in Missouri. Checked October 26, 2026.

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