Paint Recycling in Mesquite, TX

Paint is not accepted at the Mesquite Convenience Center; take it to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center, free for Mesquite residents.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Mesquite

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MesquiteNo 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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Dallas County Home Chemical Collection CenterDrop-off · outside Mesquite · 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.
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Fees for paint
Minimum waste management fee for residents of non-participating cities	$100.00

Places that don’t take paint (1)

Mesquite Citizen's Convenience Center · Mesquite

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 (17)

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.
Solid Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · City of Mesquite Solid Waste
- The Citizen's Convenience Center lets Mesquite residents dispose of junk at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hazardous materials and paint are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Mesquite Solid Waste
- The Dallas County center is available to Mesquite residents at no charge. 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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