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Paint Recycling in Dallas, TX

Take paint to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center at 11234 Plano Road (free for Dallas residents) or a city BOPA collection event. Paint is not accepted at the curb or at the transfer stations.

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

3 ways to get rid of a paint in Dallas

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · DallasNo 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. Dallas County Home Chemical Collection CenterDrop-off · 11234 Plano Road, DallasOpen to everyoneCost not listed
    Where

    11234 Plano Road
    Dallas, TX 75243

    Hours

    Tuesdays 9 am–7:30 pm; Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:30 am–5 pm; 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9 am–3 pm.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    AcceptedCost unknown
    Fees for paint
    Minimum waste management fee for residents of non-participating cities$100.00

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Free for residents of participating cities (including Dallas, Garland, Irving, Mesquite and Richardson) with ID and a utility bill; residents of other cities pay a minimum of $100.
    • Limit: Containers larger than 5 gallons are not accepted.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Dallas BOPA Collection Events (Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze)City service · DallasCost not listed
    How it works

    City of Dallas collection events for batteries, oil, paint and antifreeze, held at different locations on the 2nd Saturday ten times a year. Call 3-1-1 or check the Dallas Sanitation app for the next event.

    Cost & rules
    • Events run on the 2nd Saturday, 10 times a year, at changing locations; call 3-1-1 or use the Dallas Sanitation app for the next one.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take paint (4)

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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Texas rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Hazardous Waste (Home Chemical Collection Center) (opens in new tab) · Dallas County Consolidated Services
    • The center is free for residents of participating cities, including Dallas, Garland, Irving, Mesquite and Richardson, and unincorporated Dallas County. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents of non-participating cities pay a minimum of $100. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bring a driver's license and a water or other utility bill as proof of address. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • What To Bring - Home Chemical Collection Center (opens in new tab) · Dallas County Consolidated Services
    • The center accepts paint and home repair products. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Business or commercial waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Containers larger than 5 gallons and tires are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Brush & Bulky Item Collections (opens in new tab) · City of Dallas Sanitation Services
    • Residential customers get monthly curbside brush and bulky collection of up to 10 cubic yards. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not available for business or commercial properties. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paints and chemicals are not collected curbside. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill and Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · City of Dallas Sanitation Services
    • Dallas residents self-hauling household waste in cars, pickups and trailers under 15 feet pay nothing. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A valid driver's license and proof of Dallas residency are required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Northeast Transfer Station (Fair Oaks) (opens in new tab) · City of Dallas Sanitation Services
    • The transfer stations do not accept refrigerators, freezers, AC units, paint or other hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Resident's Guide to Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Dallas Sanitation Services
    • Batteries, oil, paint and antifreeze can be taken to the BOPA collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • BOPA events are held at different Dallas locations on the 2nd Saturday, 10 times a year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate to Dallas Habitat ReStore (opens in new tab) · Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity
    • Mattresses, box springs and paint are not accepted. 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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