Paint Recycling in Midlothian, TX
Buy a $40 voucher at Midlothian Utility Billing to drop paint at the Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center.
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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.
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 (29)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- ECC Participating Cities (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Worth Environmental Services
- Bedford residents need no voucher for the ECC. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Burleson residents need no voucher; bring a driver's license or water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Grapevine residents need no voucher for the ECC. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Haltom City residents need no voucher for the ECC. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Weatherford residents need an ECC voucher, purchased at City Hall, 303 Palo Pinto St. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cleburne residents need an ECC voucher, used within 14 days. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents of cities not on the participating list cannot use the ECC. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fort Worth residents need no voucher. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Arlington residents need no voucher; bring a driver's license or water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Grand Prairie residents now need a voucher. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Azle residents need no voucher for the ECC; bring a driver's license or water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Benbrook residents need no voucher for the ECC. Checked October 26, 2026.
- White Settlement residents need a voucher for the ECC. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Midlothian residents need a voucher for the ECC. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Environmental Collection Center (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Worth Environmental Services
- The ECC is open to Fort Worth residents and residents of participating cities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Proof of residence (current water bill or valid driver's license) is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Commercial, business and industrial waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Limit 30 gallons of paint and painting supplies. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Worth Environmental Services
- The ECC accepts automotive fluids, batteries, cleaners, cooking oil, garden and pool chemicals, light bulbs and paint. 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.
- Household Chemical Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Midlothian
- Midlothian residents use the Fort Worth ECC with a voucher bought from Utility Billing. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Voucher: $40 inside city limits, $125 outside. Checked October 26, 2026.
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