Paint Recycling in Portsmouth, NH

Fully hardened latex paint goes to the Portsmouth Recycling Center for disposal; oil-based paint is hazardous waste.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Portsmouth

Tap an option to see the address, hours, cost and rules.

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · PortsmouthNo 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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Portsmouth Recycling CenterCity service · PortsmouthConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
City of Portsmouth Recycling Center behind the Public Works facility at 680 Peverly Hill Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Open Tuesday–Thursday 7:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m. (Tuesday until 6:15 p.m. July 1–Oct 9). Per-item fees are paid at the facility or online before drop-off by credit card or check; no cash. Questions: (603) 427-1530.
Cost & rules
- Latex paint only, hardened all the way through; oil-based paint goes to Household Hazardous Waste Day.
Official page (opens in new tab)

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.

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)

Where this information comes from (5)

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 Portsmouth: Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Portsmouth
- Portsmouth residents can bring specialty items (including batteries) at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Portsmouth: How do I dispose of...? (opens in new tab) · City of Portsmouth
- Fully hardened latex paint goes to the Recycling Center for disposal in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil-based paint is hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.

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