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Paint Recycling in Little Elm, TX

Paint is accepted free at Little Elm's spring and fall Clean & Green events (bring a water bill and photo ID).

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Little Elm

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Little ElmNo 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. Little Elm Clean & Green waste collection and recycling eventsCity service · Little ElmLittle Elm residentsFree
    How it works

    Spring and fall drop-off events at the Public Works Service Center, 1600 Mark Tree Lane (next listed: September 26, 2026, 8 am–noon). Bring a current water bill and photo ID.

    Cost & rules
    • Only at the twice-yearly events (generally April and October).

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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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Trash, Recycle, & Bulk (opens in new tab) · Town of Little Elm
    • Clean & Green events are held at the Public Works Service Center, generally in April and October, free to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The events are free to Little Elm residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Clean & Green Waste Collection & Recycling Events (opens in new tab) · Town of Little Elm
    • Accepted HHW includes paint and automotive batteries; refrigerators get Freon removed on site. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bring a current water bill and photo ID. 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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