Paint Recycling in Denton, TX

Denton residents can drop paint at the Home Chemical Collection site at 1527 S. Mayhill Rd. (Monday–Saturday 7 am–4 pm) or schedule a curbside chemical pickup.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Denton

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · DentonNo 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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Denton Home Chemical Collection & ReUse StoreDrop-off · 1527 S. Mayhill Rd., Building 300, DentonDenton residentsCost not listed
Where
1527 S. Mayhill Rd., Building 300
Denton, TX 76208
Hours
Monday–Saturday 7 am–4 pm.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
City of Denton residents only; drop off or schedule a curbside collection. Included in the monthly solid waste rate.
Limit: 10 gallons (liquid) or 50 pounds per collection.
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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

Texas rules

TCEQ lists oil-based paints and some anti-mildew latex paints as household hazardous waste. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
TCEQ suggests passing usable leftover paint to friends, relatives or neighbors. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)

More Texas rules (6)

TCEQ says a paint can less than a quarter full can be opened and left to dry, then thrown in the trash. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (13)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Home Chemical Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Denton Solid Waste & Recycling
- For City of Denton residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Paint of all kinds is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Curbside chemical collection can be scheduled online or by calling (940) 349-8700. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Container size limit 10 gallons or 50 pounds per collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
2026 Solid Waste and Recycling Service Guide (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Denton Solid Waste & Recycling
- Home Chemical Collection is included in the monthly rate. 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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