Paint Recycling in Toledo, OH

Toledo's weekly bulk pickup and the Hoffman Road Landfill refuse paint. The Lucas County district takes paint by appointment for a fee, the Habitat ReStore in Maumee takes latex paint for $2 a can, and seasonal Clean Toledo events have taken paint.

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

4 ways to get rid of a paint in Toledo

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ToledoNo 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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Clean Toledo seasonal refuse and recycling collection eventsCity service · ToledoConditions applyFree
How it works
Seasonal Clean Toledo drop-off events, traditionally held in the summer, for materials the Creekside center does not take. The 2026 events (June 13 and October 3 at the Road & Bridge Maintenance Building, 1189 Central Ave., and August 15 at Ravine Park II, 1600 Front St.) are over; 2027 dates not yet posted. The August 2026 event took up to 10 tires ($0.50 each), paint, household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal, cardboard and bulky items including refrigerators and air conditioners.
Cost & rules
- Seasonal events only (2026 events ended October 3); check the city events page for the next dates.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Lucas County household hazardous waste and electronics drop-off (by appointment)County service · Lucas CountyLucas County residentsFrom $1
How it works
Lucas County Solid Waste Management District drop-off for household hazardous waste and electronics, open to Lucas County residents (individual households only) by appointment on Thursday and Saturday mornings; call 419-213-2230 to register. HHW costs $1.00 per pound (fluorescent bulbs $1.00 each, latex paint $1.00 per gallon-size can or $5.00 per can up to 5 gallons); listed electronics are taken at no cost. The district pages do not give the drop-off address (it is given when you book).
Cost & rules
Fees
Latex paint, up to gallon-size can $1
Latex paint, larger can up to 5 gallons $5
Oil-based paint and other HHW $1 per lb
- By appointment (Thursday or Saturday morning), Lucas County households only.
- Before you go: Dried-out latex paint can go in the trash with the lid off instead.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Habitat for Humanity ReStore latex paint drop-off (Maumee)Nonprofit service · Lucas CountyConditions apply$2
How it works
The Lucas County Solid Waste Management District refers residents with latex paint to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 1310 Conant St., Maumee (Census: Maumee city), which charges $2.00 per can; call 419-382-1964 with questions.
Cost & rules
Fees
Latex paint $2
- Listed by the county as an option for latex paint.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Fees
Latex paint, up to gallon-size can	$1
Latex paint, larger can up to 5 gallons	$5
Oil-based paint and other HHW	$1 per lb

Fees
Latex paint	$2

Places that don’t take paint (2)

Hoffman Road Landfill · 3962 Hoffman Rd., Toledo
Toledo weekly curbside bulk pickup (Republic Services) · Toledo

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

Ohio rules

Ohio EPA: latex paint can be dried out (with paint hardener, cat litter or sawdust) and put in the trash; let your hauler verify it is not liquid. Source: Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Ohio EPA: leave the lid off dried latex paint so your trash hauler can verify it is not liquid. Source: Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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PaintCare operates in twelve states and the District of Columbia; Ohio is not one of them. Source: PaintCare: PaintCare States (opens in new tab)
PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws. Source: PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab)
For businesses, paint and paint-related wastes (and antifreeze) are Ohio-specific universal wastes. Source: Ohio EPA DERR: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)
PaintCare's state list (California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington) does not include Ohio: there is no PaintCare program in Ohio. Source: PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab)
ORC 3734.65: mercury-containing thermostats may not be sold or installed in Ohio, except in a visually impaired person's home or for manufacturing process control. Source: Ohio Revised Code 3734.65: Sale or installation of mercury-containing thermostat (opens in new tab)
Ohio EPA: household lamps are not regulated as hazardous waste, but homeowners are encouraged to recycle them; Home Depot and Lowe's take compact fluorescent bulbs free at all stores. Source: Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Ohio EPA: household hazardous waste disposal is usually controlled by the local or county solid waste management district; contact your district for facilities that accept it. Source: Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Ohio EPA oversees 52 solid waste management districts responsible for making sure Ohioans can reduce, reuse and recycle. Source: Ohio EPA DMWM: Solid Waste Management Planning (opens in new tab)
Every Ohio county must belong to a solid waste management district, alone or jointly with other counties. Source: Ohio EPA DMWM: FAQs (opens in new tab)
Ohio EPA: your local solid waste management district is your first source of disposal and recycling information. Source: Ohio EPA DMWM: FAQs (opens in new tab)
Ohio's 88 counties are organized into 52 solid waste management districts and authorities. Source: Ohio EPA DMWM Guidance/Fact Sheet 1005: Solid Waste Management Districts (PDF, June 2017) (opens in new tab)
Ohio EPA: district collection events (HHW, electronics, tires, appliances) are usually for district residents only, may charge fees or require appointments, and are for household materials only. Source: Ohio EPA: Special Collection Events by Solid Waste Management District (PDF, updated December 2021) (opens in new tab)
Ohio's state disposal and environmental protection fee is $4.75 per ton of solid waste. Source: Ohio EPA DMWM: FAQs (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (30)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Household Hazardous Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · Lucas County Solid Waste Management District
- The HHW program is open to all Lucas County residents, limited to individual households; no business or industrial materials. Register by appointment, Thursday and Saturday mornings, at 419-213-2230. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Call 419-213-2230 with the type of material to arrange a drop-off time. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HHW costs $1.00 per pound, except fluorescent bulbs at $1.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex paint costs $1.00 per can up to gallon size and $5.00 per can for larger cans up to 5 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Disposal Program (flyer) (opens in new tab) · Lucas County Solid Waste Management District
- The HHW flyer lists oil-based paint, latex paint, paint thinners, stains/varnishes, household batteries and car batteries among accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
Solid Waste Management District FAQs (opens in new tab) · Lucas County Solid Waste Management District
- Latex paint can instead be dried with kitty litter, oil-dry or sand and put in the trash with the lid off. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex paint option: the Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 1310 Conant St. in Maumee charges $2.00 per can (419-382-1964). Checked October 26, 2026.
New Solid Waste Services Agreement with Republic Services Takes Effect Today (opens in new tab) · City of Toledo
- There is no change to bulk pickup under the new agreement: residents keep setting out up to 5 compliant bulk items on their regular collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
Trash and Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Toledo
- Bulk pickup does not collect tires, hazardous waste, gas, paint, liquids, medical waste, major car parts, commercial construction material or items over 40 lbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
Clean Toledo Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Toledo
- The city describes it as free bulk pickup: up to 5 bulky items next to the bins on any normal trash day, no scheduling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Creekside center is an alternative to the seasonal Clean Toledo Free Refuse and Recycling Drop-Off events traditionally held in summer. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Toledo Announces Opening of New Clean Toledo Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Toledo
- 2026 collection events for HHW and tires: June 13 and October 3 at 1189 Central Ave., and August 15 at Ravine Park II, 1600 Front St. Checked October 26, 2026.
Clean Toledo Recycling Event (August 15, 2026) (opens in new tab) · City of Toledo
- The August 15, 2026 event accepted up to 10 tires on or off the rim ($0.50 each), paint, cardboard, electronics, scrap metal, bulky items (air conditioner, refrigerator, large appliances) and household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
Hoffman Road Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Toledo
- Cash only; fees by cubic yard, $16 minimum for 1 cubic yard ($32 for 2, up to $80 for 5). Proof of City of Toledo or Lucas County residency required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Not acceptable: paint and oil, items containing Freon (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners), hazardous waste, lead acid batteries and TVs/monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ohio Revised Code 3734.65: Sale or installation of mercury-containing thermostat (opens in new tab) · Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws)
- ORC 3734.65: mercury-containing thermostats may not be sold or installed in Ohio, except in a visually impaired person's home or for manufacturing process control. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- Ohio EPA: household lamps are not regulated as hazardous waste, but homeowners are encouraged to recycle them; Home Depot and Lowe's take compact fluorescent bulbs free at all stores. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ohio EPA: latex paint can be dried out (with paint hardener, cat litter or sawdust) and put in the trash; let your hauler verify it is not liquid. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ohio EPA: leave the lid off dried latex paint so your trash hauler can verify it is not liquid. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ohio EPA: household hazardous waste disposal is usually controlled by the local or county solid waste management district; contact your district for facilities that accept it. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ohio EPA DERR: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- For businesses, paint and paint-related wastes (and antifreeze) are Ohio-specific universal wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
- PaintCare's state list (California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington) does not include Ohio: there is no PaintCare program in Ohio. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare: PaintCare States (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
- PaintCare operates in twelve states and the District of Columbia; Ohio is not one of them. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ohio EPA DMWM: Solid Waste Management Planning (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- Ohio EPA oversees 52 solid waste management districts responsible for making sure Ohioans can reduce, reuse and recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ohio EPA DMWM: FAQs (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- Every Ohio county must belong to a solid waste management district, alone or jointly with other counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ohio EPA: your local solid waste management district is your first source of disposal and recycling information. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ohio's state disposal and environmental protection fee is $4.75 per ton of solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ohio EPA DMWM Guidance/Fact Sheet 1005: Solid Waste Management Districts (PDF, June 2017) (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- Ohio's 88 counties are organized into 52 solid waste management districts and authorities. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ohio EPA: Special Collection Events by Solid Waste Management District (PDF, updated December 2021) (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- Ohio EPA: district collection events (HHW, electronics, tires, appliances) are usually for district residents only, may charge fees or require appointments, and are for household materials only. Checked October 26, 2026.

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