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Paint Recycling in Sparks, NV

Sparks lets dried-out latex paint go in the garbage cart; the WM voucher in the May bill covers free disposal of wet paint at GrayMar.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Sparks

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · SparksNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
    How it works

    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. WM free household hazardous waste voucher (GrayMar Environmental)Pickup service · Washoe CountySparks residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Yearly WM program: a voucher mailed with the May bill (Sparks, unincorporated Washoe County) or July bill (Reno) covers free disposal of up to 50 lbs of household hazardous waste at GrayMar Environmental by appointment (graymarenvironmental.com, 866-472-9627). Outside the program GrayMar charges regular fees.

    Cost & rules
    • Bring the voucher from your WM bill and book a GrayMar appointment (Reno: July-September); up to 50 lbs free.

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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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Nevada rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Residential Waste Service in Sparks, NV (opens in new tab) · WM (Waste Management of Nevada)
    • A free HHW disposal voucher comes in May bills for Sparks and Washoe customers and July bills for Reno customers, for paint, batteries, pesticides and similar items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • WM partners with GrayMar Environmental to give residential customers an HHW disposal option. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Sparks WM customers receive the free HHW voucher in their May bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Reno Summer 2025 Newsletter (opens in new tab) · WM (Waste Management of Nevada)
    • The voucher covers disposal of up to 50 pounds of hazardous waste at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Reno residents schedule a GrayMar appointment during July, August and September; outside the program GrayMar charges regular fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Reno newsletter says the voucher helps clear out old paint, batteries, pesticides and other household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Garbage Service (opens in new tab) · City of Sparks
    • The City of Sparks says water-based house paint can go in the garbage cart once dried out or solidified, with lids off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat-ReStore (opens in new tab) · Truckee Meadows Habitat for Humanity
    • Store open 9 AM-7 PM Monday-Saturday; donations received 9 AM-5 PM Wednesday-Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donation Yes-No (opens in new tab) · Truckee Meadows Habitat for Humanity
    • Fabric furniture, mattresses and box springs, TVs and other electronics, paint and auto/truck tires cannot be accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NDEP Nevada Recycles: Where Can I Recycle & Take My Waste? (opens in new tab) · Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
    • 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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