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Paint Recycling in Nashua, NH

Dried latex paint goes in trash bags to the Four Hills Landfill trash box; oil-based paint goes to the regional 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 Nashua

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · NashuaNo 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. Four Hills Landfill & Nashua Recycling CenterDrop-off · 840 W. Hollis Street, NashuaNashua residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    840 W. Hollis Street
    Nashua, NH 03062

    Hours

    Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (scale shuts off 30 minutes before closing)

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Residential permit required ($5 per vehicle per year, free for 65+; bring vehicle registration).
    • Latex paint only, dried out and in trash bags; put it in the trash box.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Nashua Region household hazardous waste collectionsCity service · NashuaNashua 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.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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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New Hampshire rules

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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: Four Hills Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Nashua
    • A residential permit costs $5 per vehicle per year; seniors 65+ get one free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Nashua: List of Acceptable Materials and Residential Fees (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Nashua
    • The Nashua Recycling Center is open to Nashua residents, with a $5 annual permit (waived for residents 65 or older). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Nashua: Latex Products Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Nashua
    • Nashua residents must take dried-out latex products, in trash bags, to the Four Hills Landfill trash box. 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.

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