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Paint Recycling in Albuquerque, NM

Leftover paint goes free to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (Safety-Kleen, 2720 Girard NE) for Albuquerque and Bernalillo County residents.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Albuquerque

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AlbuquerqueNo 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. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (Safety-Kleen)Drop-off · 2720 Girard NE, AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque residentsFree
    Where

    2720 Girard NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87107

    Hours

    Mon, Wed, Fri 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (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 Mexico rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • NMED Resource Recovery Bureau: Diverting from Landfills (opens in new tab) · New Mexico Environment Department
    • New Mexico has no single statewide recycling program; NMED says recycling programs vary by community and residents should contact their municipal, county, solid waste authority or tribal program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Albuquerque: Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department
    • City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County residents may drop off household hazardous waste at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items include batteries of any kind, paints and automobile batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only residential materials are accepted; commercial hazardous waste must use a state-permitted vendor. Checked October 26, 2026.

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