Paint Recycling in Fair Lawn, NJ

The Fair Lawn Recycling Center doesn't take paint; the borough directs residents to BCUA household hazardous waste days.

See all 2 options

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Fair Lawn

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

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Fair LawnNo 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.
Book a pickup →
BCUA Household Hazardous Waste CollectionsUtility program · Bergen CountyBergen County residentsConditions applyFree
How it works
Recurring household hazardous waste collection days run by the Bergen County Utilities Authority at Bergen Community College (400 Paramus Road, Paramus), Campgaw Mountain Reservation (200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah) and the BCUA (98 Empire Blvd., Moonachie). 2026 dates: April 19, May 16, June 7, October 18 and November 14, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Free for Bergen County residents with ID; no business waste. Electronics, tires and paper shredding are not taken at these events.
Cost & rules
- Liquid paints and varnishes only; empty or hardened paint cans are garbage. Collection days only (2026: April 19, May 16, June 7, October 18, November 14).
Official page (opens in new tab)

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 Jersey rules

PaintCare says it operates in twelve states and DC (California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington); New Jersey is not one of them. Source: PaintCare: PaintCare States (opens in new tab)
New Jersey has a pending paint stewardship bill, S666 (Architectural Paint Stewardship Act), pre-filed for the 2026 session; it is a bill, not law. Source: NJ Senate Bill S666 (2026 session): Architectural Paint Stewardship Act (introduced text) (opens in new tab)

More New Jersey rules (5)

Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (13)

Where this information comes from

Call before you go

BCUA: 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events (flyer) (opens in new tab) · Bergen County Utilities Authority
- HHW collections are free of charge for Bergen County residents only; ID required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 collection dates are April 19, May 16, June 7, October 18 and November 14; sites open 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Paints and varnishes are acceptable; empty containers and hardened paint cans are garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Empty containers or hardened paint cans are garbage, not HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
- No business or commercial waste is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Borough of Fair Lawn: Garbage & Recycling (opens in new tab) · Borough of Fair Lawn
- The Fair Lawn Recycling Center does not accept hazardous materials; residents may bring them, including paint, to BCUA household hazardous waste collections. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
- Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
- The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
PaintCare: PaintCare States (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
- PaintCare says it operates in twelve states and DC (California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington); New Jersey is not one of them. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
NJ Senate Bill S666 (2026 session): Architectural Paint Stewardship Act (introduced text) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
- New Jersey has a pending paint stewardship bill, S666 (Architectural Paint Stewardship Act), pre-filed for the 2026 session; it is a bill, not law. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

Why this page isn’t in search results yet

Not editorially approved.
Not approved for indexing.

How we check our information