Paint Recycling in Rosenberg, TX
The Fort Bend County Recycling Center at 1200 Blume Road takes latex and oil-based paint; the county's fee table lists $1 per gallon for latex up to 14 gallons a year and $5 per gallon after that.
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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 (16)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Recycling Center/HHW (opens in new tab) · Fort Bend County
- The Fort Bend County Recycling Center is at 1200 Blume Road, Rosenberg, Texas 77471. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 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.
- 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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