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Paint Recycling in Plum, PA

County Hauling collects paint from Plum homes at no extra fee through its curbside HHW program.

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

3 ways to get rid of a paint in Plum

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · PlumNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
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    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. Plum Borough curbside electronics and HHW collection (County Hauling)Pickup service · PlumPlum residentsFree
    How it works

    County Hauling picks up TVs, computers, printers, microwaves, paint, household chemicals and batteries from Plum homes by appointment, included in trash service with no additional fees. Register at countyhauling.com or call (724) 929-7694 ext. 1.

    Cost & rules
    • Register first at countyhauling.com or (724) 929-7694 ext. 1.

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  3. Pennsylvania Resources Council Household Chemical Collections (southwestern PA)Nonprofit service · Allegheny County$20/vehicle
    How it works

    Pennsylvania Resources Council holds drive-through household chemical collections each year, sponsored by counties and DEP (2026: North Park in McCandless, Boyce Park, South Park, plus events in Cambria, Fayette, Washington and Beaver counties). Registration is required. The fee is $20 for every 10 gallons/50 lbs per vehicle. Dry latex paint can go in household trash instead.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Per 10 gallons/50 lbs per vehicle$20 per vehicle
    • Annual drive-through events; registration required.
    • Dry latex paint can go in household trash instead.

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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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Pennsylvania rules

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Where this information comes from

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.
  • Pennsylvania Resources Council: Household Chemical Collection Events (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Resources Council
    • Registration required; a $20 fee for every 10 gallons/50 lbs per vehicle is charged to all participants. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paint products are accepted: latex, oil based, alkyd based, arts/crafts chemicals, rust preservatives, water sealers, thinners and strippers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • 2026 Household Chemical Collection events included Allegheny County (North Park, Boyce Park, South Park), Cambria, Fayette, Washington and Beaver counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex paint can go in household trash once dry. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Pittsburgh: Electronic Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
    • The City refers residents to PRC’s Household Chemical Collection program for paint, pesticides, cleaners and other chemicals. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Plum Borough Curbside HHW Collection Program (flyer) (opens in new tab) · Plum Borough / County Hauling
    • Accepted household hazardous waste: paint/workshop products, automotive and cleaning products, pesticides, car and household batteries, bulbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The program is included as part of trash service; no additional fees are due. Registration required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Registration required: register at countyhauling.com or call (724) 929-7694 ext. 1 or 888-883-0333. Checked October 26, 2026.

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