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Paint Recycling in Austin, TX

Paint and thinners go to the Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center (free for Austin/Travis County residents, by appointment) or out with a scheduled at-home household hazardous waste pickup (30-gallon limit).

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

4 ways to get rid of a paint in Austin

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AustinNo 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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  2. Recycle and Reuse Drop-off CenterDrop-off · 2514 Business Center Drive, AustinOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    2514 Business Center Drive
    Austin, TX 78744

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Free for Austin and Travis County residents; fees apply if you live elsewhere. Appointment required.
    • Preparation: Bring products in original containers of 5 gallons or less; don’t mix them.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Austin Resource Recovery On-demand Household Hazardous Waste CollectionCity service · AustinAustin residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Residential curbside customers can schedule at-home pickup of household hazardous waste (not at the curb), up to three times a year.

    Cost & rules
    • Appointment required.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. San Marcos Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Reuse FacilityDrop-off · outside Austin · 630 E. Hopkins, San MarcosHays County residentsFree
    Where

    630 E. Hopkins
    San Marcos, TX 78666

    Hours

    Friday noon–3:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–noon.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Free for San Marcos and Hays County residents with proof of residency; drive-through, stay in your vehicle.
    • Limit: Up to 25 one-gallon or 10 five-gallon buckets of paint per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recycle and Reuse Center (opens in new tab) · City of Austin, Austin Resource Recovery
    • The Recycle and Reuse Center requires an appointment, booked through the Austin Recycles app or online. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Use of the center is free for Austin and Travis County residents except for tires; fees apply to others and to tires, and businesses cannot drop off hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted household hazardous waste includes car and household batteries and paint and thinners. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bring hazardous products in original containers of 5 gallons or less and do not bring them in trash bags. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • On-demand Bulk, Brush, Household Hazardous Waste, and Clothing and Textiles Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Austin, Austin Resource Recovery
    • Austin Resource Recovery offers on-demand bulk, brush and HHW collection for residential customers (single-family homes up to fourplexes); each service can be scheduled up to three times a calendar year. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appointments are required; items are not picked up without one. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • On-demand household hazardous waste collection accepts car and household batteries (lithium-ion only from laptops or smaller devices) and paint and paint thinners. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is a 30-gallon limit per scheduled collection and containers over 5 gallons are not collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Reuse Facility (flyer) (opens in new tab) · City of San Marcos Community Services Department
    • The drive-through drop-off is free for San Marcos and Hays County residents with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items include latex, oil-based and spray paints, up to 25 one-gallon or 10 five-gallon buckets per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective September 16, 2026
    • TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • TCEQ lists oil-based paints and some anti-mildew latex paints as household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • TCEQ says a paint can less than a quarter full can be opened and left to dry, then thrown in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • TCEQ suggests passing usable leftover paint to friends, relatives or neighbors. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective August 3, 2026
    • Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Checked October 26, 2026.

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