Paint Recycling in Middletown Township, PA

In Middletown Township, hardened latex paint can go in the trash with the lid off; oil-based paint goes to a Bucks County HHW event.

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

4 ways to get rid of a paint in Middletown Township

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Middletown TownshipNo 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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Bucks County Household Hazardous Waste collection eventsCounty service · Bucks CountyBucks County residentsConditions applyFree
How it works
Annual series of free Bucks County Planning Commission household hazardous waste drop-off events (8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., rain or shine, no registration), typically April–October. 2026: April 4 and July 11 (Bucks County Community College, Newtown), May 30 (Upper Bucks County Technical School, Perkasie), August 8 (Bensalem High School, 4319 Hulmeville Road) and October 24 (Strayer Middle School, Quakertown). Accepts oil-based paint, solvents, pesticides, button/lead-acid/lithium/rechargeable batteries and similar, up to 25 gallons or 220 lb per household. Not accepted: electronics, appliances, latex paint, alkaline batteries, tires. No permanent HHW site in the county.
Cost & rules
- Event days only (2026: April 4, May 30, July 11, Aug. 8, Oct. 24; 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.); up to 25 gallons or 220 lb per household.
- Oil-based paint and thinner only; latex paint is not accepted (dry it out and trash it).
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Philadelphia Household Hazardous Waste collection eventsCity service · PhiladelphiaBucks County residentsCost not listed
How it works
Annual series of Department of Sanitation household hazardous waste collection events, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., no registration, open to residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. 2026 dates: April 11, May 9, June 13, July 9, Sept. 19, Oct. 10 and Nov. 7 (Port Richmond, 3901 N. Delaware Ave.). Accepts paint (oil, latex, water-based), auto/lead-acid, lithium and NiCad batteries, motor oil, pesticides and similar; no electronics or business waste.
Cost & rules
- Event days only (2026: seven Saturdays/one Thursday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.).
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Middletown Township weekly trash and recycling collection (Waste Management contract)City service · Middletown TownshipMiddletown Township residentsConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Township-contracted Waste Management service: trash, single-stream recycling and yard waste collected once a week on the same day in 96-gallon carts. Corrugated cardboard (pieces no larger than 4 ft x 4 ft) goes in the recycling cart. Hardened latex paint may go in the trash with lids off. Computers and TVs are banned from trash and recycling. Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Fee $476 (billed with real estate taxes). WM: 1-800-255-8479.
Cost & rules
- Latex (water-based) paint only, hardened or absorbed with cat litter; put cans out with lids off.
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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.

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Pennsylvania rules

DEP: latex paint is not hazardous and can go in regular trash once poured into absorbent material and completely dried. Source: PA DEP: "Green" Painting Tips brochure 2520-PA-DEP2400 (PDF) (opens in new tab)
DEP: oil-based paints, stains and varnishes are hazardous; take them to a household hazardous waste collection program if available. Source: PA DEP: "Green" Painting Tips brochure 2520-PA-DEP2400 (PDF) (opens in new tab)

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DEP: if possible, recycle or dispose of paint-related waste at your local HHW collection site. Source: PA DEP: "Green" Painting Tips brochure 2520-PA-DEP2400 (PDF) (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)
PaintCare's state list (California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington) does not include Pennsylvania: there is no PaintCare paint stewardship program in Pennsylvania. Source: PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab)
Act 101 Section 1501(a): a municipality (other than a county) with 10,000 or more people must run a source-separation and collection program for recyclables. Source: Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act 101 of 1988 (P.L. 556) (opens in new tab)
Act 101 Section 1501(b): municipalities of more than 5,000 but under 10,000 people with density over 300 per square mile must also run a recycling program. Source: Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act 101 of 1988 (P.L. 556) (opens in new tab)
Residents of mandated municipalities must separate leaf waste unless they compost it; less dense municipalities that ban leaf burning may be exempt from leaf collection. Source: Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act 101 of 1988 (P.L. 556) (opens in new tab)
Mandated programs must have a scheduled curbside (or similar) collection day for separated materials at least once a month. Source: Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act 101 of 1988 (P.L. 556) (opens in new tab)
Statewide recycling began in 1988 with Act 101, which requires larger municipalities to recycle. Source: PA DEP: Recycling and Disposal (Residents) (opens in new tab)
DEP says more than 11.6 million residents (at least 94 percent) have access to recycling, through about 1,050 curbside programs and 870 drop-off programs. Source: PA DEP: Recycling and Disposal (Residents) (opens in new tab)
Act 101 set a $2-per-ton fee on waste disposed at municipal waste landfills and waste-to-energy facilities, funding local recycling grants. Source: PA DEP: Recycling in Pennsylvania (opens in new tab)
For curbside recycling details, DEP tells residents to contact their local hauler or municipality. Source: PA DEP: Recycling and Disposal (Residents) (opens in new tab)
For bulky items, DEP tells residents to contact their refuse hauler, or their county recycling coordinator if they have no hauler. Source: PA DEP: Recycling and Disposal (Residents) (opens in new tab)
Some haulers and municipalities run curbside collection for special wastes restricted from regular trash (electronics, HHW, tires); each has its own requirements and costs. Source: PA DEP: Special Waste Materials Curbside Collection Programs (opens in new tab)
DEP: household hazardous waste is unused household products that may explode, catch fire or harm the environment, e.g. paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, drain cleaners, batteries and motor oil. Source: PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DEP lists ongoing HHW programs and one-time events by county; most municipal programs have residency requirements and some charge nominal fees or require registration. Source: PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs (opens in new tab)
Contact the program before dropping off HHW to learn what it accepts and when it operates. Source: PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs (opens in new tab)
If no collection program is available, HHW may legally go in regular trash if label directions are followed, liquids are evaporated or absorbed, residue is packaged against leaks, and it is set out in small quantities over several collections. Source: PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Under Act 101 as amended by Act 190 of 1996, HHW programs may operate if registered with DEP; most collect annually at drop-off sites, others year-round. Source: PA DEP: Apply to Establish a Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program (opens in new tab)
Act 190 allows 50% funding for HHW collection programs run by municipalities and non-profits. Source: PA DEP: Apply to Establish a Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program (opens in new tab)
Very small quantity generators (businesses making under 100 kg of hazardous waste a month) can use registered HHW programs like households. Source: PA DEP: Apply to Establish a Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program (opens in new tab)
If no HHW services are available in your area, DEP says to contact your county recycling coordinator. Source: PA DEP: Recycling and Disposal (Residents) (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Philadelphia: Drop off household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation
- HHW collection events are open to residents of the five-county region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia); businesses must use a private service. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted materials include auto and lead-acid batteries, lithium and NiCad batteries, fluorescent bulbs, motor oil, and oil, latex and water-based paint, among others. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The 2026 events run 9 a.m.–3 p.m. without registration: April 11 and July 9 (8401 State Rd.), May 9 (4800 Parkside Ave.), June 13 (Domino Lane), Sept. 19 (2121 W. York St.), Oct. 10 (3033 S. 63rd St.) and Nov. 7 (3901 N. Delaware Ave.). Checked October 26, 2026.
Bucks County Planning Commission: Household Hazardous Waste & Recycling (opens in new tab) · Bucks County Planning Commission
- Bucks County 2026 HHW events: April 4 and July 11 at Bucks County Community College (275 Swamp Road, Newtown), May 30 at Upper Bucks County Technical School (Perkasie), August 8 at Bensalem High School (4319 Hulmeville Road) and October 24 at Strayer Middle School (Quakertown). Checked October 26, 2026.
- County HHW events run 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., rain or shine; drop-off is free and no registration is required. Electronics, appliances and latex paint are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bucks County HHW events are open to residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties and Philadelphia; business, industry and institutional waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hazardous waste from businesses is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil-based paint and paint thinner are accepted at county HHW events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex paint should be dried out and put in the trash; oil-based paint goes to an HHW event. Checked October 26, 2026.
Bucks County: 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events flyer (PDF, Feb. 12, 2026) (opens in new tab) · Bucks County Planning Commission · effective February 12, 2026
- Each household may bring up to 25 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous products. Checked October 26, 2026.
Middletown Township (Bucks County): Trash & Recycling (opens in new tab) · Middletown Township
- Trash, recycling and yard waste issues go to Waste Management (MY WM app or 1-800-255-8479) using the key phrase "Middletown Township - Bucks County". Checked October 26, 2026.
- Households on the township Waste Management contract pay an annual Solid Waste and Recycling Fee of $476, billed with real estate taxes each spring. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex paint may go in regular trash once hardened or absorbed with cat litter, with the can lids off. Checked October 26, 2026.
Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act 101 of 1988 (P.L. 556) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Act 101 Section 1501(a): a municipality (other than a county) with 10,000 or more people must run a source-separation and collection program for recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Act 101 Section 1501(b): municipalities of more than 5,000 but under 10,000 people with density over 300 per square mile must also run a recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents of mandated municipalities must separate leaf waste unless they compost it; less dense municipalities that ban leaf burning may be exempt from leaf collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mandated programs must have a scheduled curbside (or similar) collection day for separated materials at least once a month. Checked October 26, 2026.
PA DEP: Recycling and Disposal (Residents) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- Statewide recycling began in 1988 with Act 101, which requires larger municipalities to recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEP says more than 11.6 million residents (at least 94 percent) have access to recycling, through about 1,050 curbside programs and 870 drop-off programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For curbside recycling details, DEP tells residents to contact their local hauler or municipality. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For bulky items, DEP tells residents to contact their refuse hauler, or their county recycling coordinator if they have no hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If no HHW services are available in your area, DEP says to contact your county recycling coordinator. Checked October 26, 2026.
PA DEP: Recycling in Pennsylvania (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- Act 101 set a $2-per-ton fee on waste disposed at municipal waste landfills and waste-to-energy facilities, funding local recycling grants. Checked October 26, 2026.
PA DEP: Special Waste Materials Curbside Collection Programs (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- Some haulers and municipalities run curbside collection for special wastes restricted from regular trash (electronics, HHW, tires); each has its own requirements and costs. Checked October 26, 2026.
PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- DEP: household hazardous waste is unused household products that may explode, catch fire or harm the environment, e.g. paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, drain cleaners, batteries and motor oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If no collection program is available, HHW may legally go in regular trash if label directions are followed, liquids are evaporated or absorbed, residue is packaged against leaks, and it is set out in small quantities over several collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- DEP lists ongoing HHW programs and one-time events by county; most municipal programs have residency requirements and some charge nominal fees or require registration. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Contact the program before dropping off HHW to learn what it accepts and when it operates. Checked October 26, 2026.
PA DEP: Apply to Establish a Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- Under Act 101 as amended by Act 190 of 1996, HHW programs may operate if registered with DEP; most collect annually at drop-off sites, others year-round. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Act 190 allows 50% funding for HHW collection programs run by municipalities and non-profits. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Very small quantity generators (businesses making under 100 kg of hazardous waste a month) can use registered HHW programs like households. Checked October 26, 2026.
PA DEP: "Green" Painting Tips brochure 2520-PA-DEP2400 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- DEP: latex paint is not hazardous and can go in regular trash once poured into absorbent material and completely dried. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEP: oil-based paints, stains and varnishes are hazardous; take them to a household hazardous waste collection program if available. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEP: if possible, recycle or dispose of paint-related waste at your local HHW collection site. 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 Pennsylvania: there is no PaintCare paint stewardship program in Pennsylvania. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws. Checked October 26, 2026.

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