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Paint Recycling in Nacogdoches, TX

The City of Nacogdoches Landfill takes paint only once it is dried out: mix liquid paint with kitty litter, dirt or sawdust and leave the can open to dry.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Nacogdoches

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · NacogdochesNo 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. City of Nacogdoches LandfillCity service · NacogdochesConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    City landfill overseen by Public Works; open Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Residents with a current city water bill get one free household garbage dump per month. Phone (936) 560-5422.

    Cost & rules
    • Only dried paint: mix liquid paint with kitty litter, dirt or sawdust and leave the can open to dry first.

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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

  • Public Works (opens in new tab) · City of Nacogdoches Public Works
    • Liquid paint is not accepted; mix it with kitty litter, dirt or sawdust and let it dry before bringing it. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Batteries are not accepted at the landfill; take them to a battery retailer. 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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