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Paint Recycling in Richmond, TX

Dried paint can go in the trash with the lid off; wet latex paint goes to the Fort Bend County Recycling Center in Rosenberg, which charges per gallon.

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

3 ways to get rid of a paint in Richmond

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · RichmondNo 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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  2. Richmond Heavy Trash (Bulk Waste) Collection (GFL)Pickup service · RichmondRichmond residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Weekly Wednesday curbside bulky waste collection by GFL for Richmond residential customers, up to 5 cubic yards per collection day.

    Cost & rules
    • Only completely dried paint, with the lid left off the can; wet paint is not collected.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Fort Bend County Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Richmond · 1200 Blume Road, Rosenberg$1–$5
    Where

    1200 Blume Road
    Rosenberg, TX 77471

    Hours

    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed Wednesdays, Sundays and county holidays.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for paint
    Latex paint, up to 14 gallons per calendar year (fee table)$1.00
    HHW and latex paint over 14 gallons in a calendar year, per gallon$5.00
    • Fees are paid by cash or check; credit and debit cards are not accepted (per the center's main page).

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

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

  • Recycling Center/HHW (opens in new tab) · Fort Bend County
    • The center is for residential use only; businesses may not use it. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The center's main page says fees must be paid by cash or check only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Center/HHW: Accepted Material & Fees (opens in new tab) · Fort Bend County
    • Batteries (no alkaline) and latex paint are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil-based paints and stains are accepted as household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • HHW and latex paint are tracked per calendar year; anything over 14 gallons is charged $5.00 per gallon. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The fee table lists latex paint at $1.00 per gallon up to 14 gallons and $5.00 per gallon from the 15th gallon (non-residents $1.00 per pound). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The fee schedule includes separate non-resident rates, and says residential users only; business, commercial and agricultural waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services (GFL guide) (opens in new tab) · City of Richmond
    • Bulky waste is collected weekly on Wednesday: general household items such as appliances and furniture, up to 5 cubic yards. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · City of Richmond
    • Wet paint is not collected at the curb; dry paint is collected with the lid off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Richmond sends latex paint, motor oil, batteries and antifreeze to the Fort Bend County Recycling Center at 1200 Blume Road; proof of Fort Bend County residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A valid driver's license or other proof of Fort Bend County residency is required at the county center. 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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