CURBCYCLE PICKUP · We’ll pick it up and recycle it for you.Book a pickup →
Book a pickup

Paint Recycling in Tulsa, OK

Tulsa residents drop off latex and oil-based paint free at the Household Pollutant Collection Facility (4502 S. Galveston Ave.); bulky pickup takes up to 10 gallons of latex paint.

See all 3 options

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

3 ways to get rid of a paint in Tulsa

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

  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · TulsaNo 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 →

  2. City of Tulsa Household Pollutant Collection FacilityDrop-off · 4502 S. Galveston Ave., TulsaTulsa County residentsFree
    Where

    4502 S. Galveston Ave.
    Tulsa, OK 74107

    Hours

    Wednesday and Saturday, 8-11:30 a.m. and noon-4:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Tulsa residents free with ID or utility bill; residents of M.e.t. member communities and Sapulpa need a voucher (first 45 lbs free, then $1.37/lb). Wastes are inspected and may be rejected.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Tulsa bulky waste pickupCity service · TulsaTulsa residentsConditions apply$20
    How it works

    Scheduled curbside pickup of large items for City of Tulsa refuse customers on the regular collection day. $20 per 8 cubic yards (since Oct. 1, 2026), billed on the utility bill. Schedule at least three days ahead online, via 311 or Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Bulky waste collection, per 8 cubic yards$20
    • Schedule at least three days ahead; set out by 5 a.m. on your regular collection day.
    • Latex paint only, up to 10 gallons.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take paint (2)

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.
More about paint

Oklahoma rules

More Oklahoma rules (5)
Where this information comes from (20)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Pollutant Collection Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Tulsa
    • Tulsa residents drop off for free by showing a driver license or City of Tulsa utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents of Bixby, Broken Arrow, Claremore, Collinsville, Glenpool, Jenks, Owasso, Sand Springs and unincorporated Tulsa County can get a voucher from the M.e.t. to drop off the first 45 lbs free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Sapulpa residents can get free vouchers for the facility from the City of Sapulpa utility offices. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Non-Tulsa residents pay $1.37 per pound (beyond the voucher allowance). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The facility is a year-round facility open to residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items include oil-based and latex paint, paint thinner, household and car batteries and small electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All wastes are subject to inspection and possible rejection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • About Us (opens in new tab) · The Metropolitan Environmental Trust (The M.e.t.)
    • The M.e.t. is funded by its 10 member governments (Tulsa, Bixby, Broken Arrow, Claremore, Collinsville, Glenpool, Jenks, Owasso, Sand Springs, Tulsa County) to run residential recycling drop-off locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · The Metropolitan Environmental Trust (The M.e.t.)
    • M.e.t. centers do not accept hazardous waste or paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refuse & Recycling Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · City of Tulsa
    • A $20 charge per about eight cubic yards is added to the utility bill for a bulky waste collection; it is not per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky Waste Pick Up (opens in new tab) · City of Tulsa
    • Scheduling online requires a City utility Customer ID and Account number. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires without rims (limit four) and latex paint (up to 10 gallons) are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Schedule at least three days before the pickup day; pickup is on your regular collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • OAC 252:515, Management of Solid Waste (DEQ rules) (opens in new tab) · Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
    • Oklahoma's solid waste rules define household hazardous waste as corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive household waste, including freon-containing appliances, liquid paints and lead-acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • State rules list liquid paints as household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oklahoma DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (Did You Know? fact sheet) (opens in new tab) · Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ says several Oklahoma communities have household hazardous waste facilities or collection programs, and services may be free with proof of residency such as a water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ lists HHW facilities in Norman, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Midwest City, all free with proof of residency and taking items from surrounding communities for a small fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ's HHW fact sheet lists the Midwest City Household Pollutant Collection Facility among the state's HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ names paints, cleaners, automotive products, pesticides and batteries as household products that may be hazardous if thrown in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare: Paint recycling (state list) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
    • PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws; Oklahoma is not on its list. Checked October 26, 2026.

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

How we check our information