Paint Recycling in El Paso, TX

El Paso Citizen Collection Stations take household hazardous waste, including up to 5 gallons of paint a month per resident. The stations also give away mixed reusable paint for free.

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

6 ways to get rid of a paint in El Paso

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All 6 Drop-off 5 Services & pickup 1

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Northeast Citizen Collection StationDrop-off · 9171 Stahala Dr, El PasoEl Paso residentsConditions applyCost not listed
Where
9171 Stahala Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; may close for wind, rain or snow.
Cost & rules
Paint
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Request a station pass first and bring a current water bill plus ID with the same address; four visits a month.
Limit: Up to 5 gallons of paint and motor oil per month.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Central Citizen Collection StationDrop-off · 2492 Harrison Ave, El PasoEl Paso residentsConditions applyCost not listed
Where
2492 Harrison Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; may close for wind, rain or snow.
Cost & rules
Paint
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Request a station pass first and bring a current water bill plus ID with the same address; four visits a month.
Limit: Up to 5 gallons of paint and motor oil per month.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Westside Citizen Collection StationDrop-off · 121 Atlantic Rd, El PasoEl Paso residentsConditions applyCost not listed
Where
121 Atlantic Rd
El Paso, TX 79922
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; may close for wind, rain or snow.
Cost & rules
Paint
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Request a station pass first and bring a current water bill plus ID with the same address; four visits a month.
Limit: Up to 5 gallons of paint and motor oil per month.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Mission Valley Citizen Collection StationDrop-off · 1034 Pendale Rd, El PasoEl Paso residentsConditions applyCost not listed
Where
1034 Pendale Rd
El Paso, TX 79907
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; may close for wind, rain or snow.
Cost & rules
Paint
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Request a station pass first and bring a current water bill plus ID with the same address; four visits a month.
Limit: Up to 5 gallons of paint and motor oil per month.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Eastside Citizen Collection StationDrop-off · 3500-3516 Confederate Dr, El PasoEl Paso residentsConditions applyCost not listed
Where
3500-3516 Confederate Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; may close for wind, rain or snow.
Cost & rules
Paint
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Request a station pass first and bring a current water bill plus ID with the same address; four visits a month.
Limit: Up to 5 gallons of paint and motor oil per month.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

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)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Collection Stations (opens in new tab) · City of El Paso Environmental Services
- El Paso residents (not businesses or contractors) can bring trash, household hazardous waste, recyclables and bulky items to the five Citizen Collection Stations. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A pass must be requested to use a Citizen Collection Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Up to 5 gallons of paint and motor oil a month; four visits a month; single-axle trailers up to 8 feet. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Visitors must show a current water bill and a valid ID with the matching address. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Citizen Collection Stations take household hazardous waste; paint is limited to 5 gallons a month. 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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