Paint Recycling in Merrimack, NH

Air-dried latex paint can go in the Merrimack Transfer Station trash; oil-based paint goes to the regional household hazardous waste collections ($20 per vehicle).

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

3 ways to get rid of a paint in Merrimack

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MerrimackNo 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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Nashua Region household hazardous waste collectionsCity service · NashuaMerrimack residentsConditions apply$20/vehicle
How it works
Recurring household hazardous waste collection days run by the Nashua Region Solid Waste Management District (several dates a year, mostly at 25 Crown Street, Nashua). $20 per vehicle for up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds; checks payable to NRSWMD. Open to residents of Nashua, Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Pelham and Windham.
Cost & rules
Fees
Per vehicle (up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds) $20 per vehicle
- Oil-based and lead paint only; no latex or acrylic paint.
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Merrimack Transfer Station and Recycling FacilityCity service · MerrimackMerrimack residentsConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Town transfer station and recycling facility at 1 Fearon Road (off Lawrence Road), Merrimack, NH 03054 (603-424-2604). Open Tuesday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (Thursdays until 7 p.m. in summer). Residents need a free decal; item fees are paid at the Scale House. Merrimack has no curbside trash pickup.
Cost & rules
- Display a Merrimack residential decal (driver's license and vehicle registration required).
- Latex paint only, air-dried and solid; oil-based paint is not accepted.
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Fees
Per vehicle (up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds)	$20 per vehicle

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.

More about paint

New Hampshire rules

Latex (water-based) paint can be dried out and put in household trash; usable full cans can be donated to Habitat for Humanity. Source: NHDES: Paint (opens in new tab)
Oil-based, lead-based and solvent-based paints are hazardous and belong at a household hazardous waste collection, not the trash. Source: NHDES: Paint (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

NHDES: Paint (opens in new tab) · NH Department of Environmental Services
- Latex (water-based) paint can be dried out and put in household trash; usable full cans can be donated to Habitat for Humanity. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil-based, lead-based and solvent-based paints are hazardous and belong at a household hazardous waste collection, not the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Nashua: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Nashua
- Residents of Nashua, Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Pelham and Windham may attend any event. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The cost is $20 per vehicle for up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted waste includes oil-based paint and lead paint; latex/acrylic paint is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Town of Merrimack: Solid Waste Division (opens in new tab) · Town of Merrimack
- A residential permit sticker is required for resident entry; the facility is used only for waste generated in Merrimack. Checked October 26, 2026.
Town of Merrimack: Guide for the Proper Use of the Transfer Station and Recycling Facility (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Merrimack
- Permits are issued at the Scale House or DPW Administration at Town Hall with no fee; proof of residency, registration and photo ID are required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex paint may go with household trash once air-dried and solid. Checked October 26, 2026.
Town of Merrimack: Last Collection Date for Household Hazardous Waste (news, Oct 7, 2026) (opens in new tab) · Town of Merrimack
- Merrimack says the last 2026 household hazardous waste collection is November 7 at 25 Crown Street, Nashua, and the transfer station cannot accept chemical waste. Checked October 26, 2026.

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