Paint Recycling in Millcreek Township, PA

Latex and oil-based paint go out with a WM At Your Door household hazardous waste pickup in Millcreek.

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

4 ways to get rid of a paint in Millcreek Township

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Millcreek 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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Greater Erie Area Habitat for Humanity ReStoreDrop-off · 4922 Pittsburgh Ave, Millcreek TownshipOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
Where
4922 Pittsburgh Ave
Millcreek Township, PA 16509
Hours
Donations Tue, Wed, Fri 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; shop Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Full cans of paint only.
Drop off Tue, Wed or Fri 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the back loading dock. Pickups ask a suggested donation ($10–15 within 15 miles).
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Erie County household hazardous waste and electronics collections (Noble Environmental)County service · Erie CountyErie County residentsConditions applyFees apply
How it works
The Erie County Recycling Program sponsors drive-through household hazardous waste and electronics collections run by Noble Environmental, on Saturday mornings about 9 a.m.–noon several times a year (2026: seven dates at Greene Township, Summit Township, East Middle School in Erie, and Albion). Open to all Erie County residents. $0.50/lb for electronics and chemicals. Pre-register online or at 412-567-6566.
Cost & rules
- Oil-based paint, as household hazardous waste; fees depend on the amount.
- Collection Saturdays only, several a year; pre-registration required; Erie County residents.
- Latex paint is not hazardous: the City says to dry it out and put it in the trash.
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Millcreek Township WM At Your Door special materials collectionPickup service · Millcreek TownshipMillcreek Township residentsCost not listed
How it works
WM’s At Your Door service picks up TVs, computers, monitors, printers, microwaves and other electronics from Millcreek Township homes, along with paint, household chemicals and batteries. Schedule a home collection online.
Cost & rules
- Schedule a home collection through WM At Your Door. Tires and EV batteries are not taken.
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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.

More about paint

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 Erie: Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Erie Department of Public Works
- The City of Erie says to let latex paint dry out (or add hardener or cat litter), put the hardened paint in the trash and the open can with curbside recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The City of Erie lists oil-based paint as flammable household hazardous waste, with fees by amount, and names the Erie County HHW Collection Events as an outlet. 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.
Greater Erie Area Habitat for Humanity: ReStore (opens in new tab) · Greater Erie Area Habitat for Humanity
- Donation drop-off: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at the north-facing loading dock. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Building materials accepted include full cans of paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For pick-ups, a free-will donation is suggested: $10–15 within 15 miles, $20–25 farther. Checked October 26, 2026.
Erie County Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · Erie County Department of Planning and Community Development
- Erie County Recycling Program HHW and electronics events, operated by Noble Environmental, are open to all Erie County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fee: $0.50 per pound for electronics and chemicals, $5.00 per pound for propane cylinders; pre-registration required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Events are held on Saturday mornings, typically 9am–noon (2026: seven dates at Greene Township, Summit Township, East Middle School and Albion). Checked October 26, 2026.
Millcreek Township: Electronics & Household Hazardous Waste Program (opens in new tab) · Millcreek Township
- Paint products: latex and oil-based paint, spray paint, thinner, stain, stripper, caulk, sealer. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Unable to collect: ammunition, EV batteries, explosives, asbestos, tires, and unlabeled or leaking containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- WM offers service in the community for residents to properly dispose of home-generated special materials. Checked October 26, 2026.

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