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Paint Recycling in Lake Jackson, TX

Lake Jackson says to dry out leftover latex paint and put it in the regular garbage; oil-based paint goes to the Brazoria County Environmental Center in Angleton.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Lake Jackson

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Lake JacksonNo 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. Brazoria County Environmental CenterDrop-off · outside Lake Jackson · 10310 FM 523, AngletonConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    10310 FM 523
    Angleton, TX 77515

    Hours

    Fri and Sat 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (per a city-hosted flyer).

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Oil-based paint only; absolutely no latex paint.
    • Limit: Up to 5 gallons per resident, in 1-gallon or smaller containers.

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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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Brazoria County Environmental Center flyer (opens in new tab) · City of Lake Jackson
    • Oil-based paint and paint thinners are accepted (ignitables). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Absolutely no latex paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Up to 5 gallons per resident, in 1-gallon or smaller containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lake Jackson's garbage page links the Brazoria County Environmental Center flyer, which lists accepted HHW (no latex paint). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • What to Do With Unwanted Latex Paint (opens in new tab) · City of Lake Jackson
    • Lake Jackson's latex paint guidance: let leftover latex paint dry (or absorb it with kitty litter), then dispose of it as regular garbage. 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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