Paint Recycling in Boulder City, NV
Paint goes to the household hazardous waste drop-off at the Boulder City Landfill (2500 Utah Street) during Recycle Center hours.
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Before you go
- Note whether it’s latex (water-based) or oil-based; programs often treat them differently.
- Keep paint in its original, labelled, closed container.
- Ask about quantity limits per visit.
Nevada rules
- NDEP: latex paint can be dried out (kitty litter speeds it up) and then thrown in the trash; wet paint goes to household hazardous waste collections. Source: NDEP Nevada Recycles: Where Can I Recycle & Take My Waste? (opens in new tab)
- PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws; Nevada is not on its list of states. Source: PaintCare: Paint recycling (state list) (opens in new tab)
More Nevada rules (7)
- Household lead-based paint waste, from a homeowner or a hired contractor, may go to a municipal landfill. Source: NDEP: Special Waste Management (opens in new tab)
- NDEP counts paints, cleaners, oils, antifreeze, batteries, light bulbs and pesticides as household hazardous waste, which many communities collect. Source: NDEP Nevada Recycles: Special Waste (e-waste and household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)
- NDEP: never pour household hazardous waste into storm drains, sewers, septic systems or on the ground. Source: NDEP Nevada Recycles: Special Waste (e-waste and household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)
- Nevada counties with 100,000 or more people must make available a program for separating recyclables from household and public-building waste (NRS 444A.040). Source: NRS Chapter 444A: Programs for Recycling (new tire fee, tire retailer take-back) (opens in new tab)
- Those larger counties must also make available a program for disposing of hazardous household products. Source: NRS Chapter 444A: Programs for Recycling (new tire fee, tire retailer take-back) (opens in new tab)
- NDEP notes that each Nevada county offers different recycling and waste services. Source: NDEP Nevada Recycles: Where Can I Recycle & Take My Waste? (opens in new tab)
- NDEP runs a recycling hotline at 1-800-597-5865 for recycling questions. Source: NDEP Nevada Recycles: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (14)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Boulder City
- The Residential Drop-Off Center is open Monday-Sunday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; the office and commercial disposal center Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Frequently Asked Questions: Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Boulder City
- Boulder City residents may dispose of waste from their residence for free at the Residential Drop-Off Area in their own vehicle, showing a Boulder City license and registration. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Licensed businesses and residents using a third-party vehicle must pay disposal fees, and all waste must be generated within Boulder City. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics and household hazardous wastes such as paint and aerosol cans must be brought in during Recycle Center hours; monitors and TVs are not accepted for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NDEP Nevada Recycles: Where Can I Recycle & Take My Waste? (opens in new tab) · Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
- NDEP says HHW drop-off at the Boulder City Landfill takes paint, pesticides, oven cleaners, pool chemicals, solvents and aerosol cans. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NDEP: latex paint can be dried out (kitty litter speeds it up) and then thrown in the trash; wet paint goes to household hazardous waste collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NDEP notes that each Nevada county offers different recycling and waste services. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NDEP Nevada Recycles: Special Waste (e-waste and household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab) · Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
- NDEP counts paints, cleaners, oils, antifreeze, batteries, light bulbs and pesticides as household hazardous waste, which many communities collect. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NDEP: never pour household hazardous waste into storm drains, sewers, septic systems or on the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NDEP: Special Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
- Household lead-based paint waste, from a homeowner or a hired contractor, may go to a municipal landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare: Paint recycling (state list) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
- PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws; Nevada is not on its list of states. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NRS Chapter 444A: Programs for Recycling (new tire fee, tire retailer take-back) (opens in new tab) · Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau)
- Nevada counties with 100,000 or more people must make available a program for separating recyclables from household and public-building waste (NRS 444A.040). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Those larger counties must also make available a program for disposing of hazardous household products. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NDEP Nevada Recycles: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
- NDEP runs a recycling hotline at 1-800-597-5865 for recycling questions. Checked October 26, 2026.
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