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Paint Recycling in The Colony, TX

The Colony's HHW collection center on North Colony Blvd. takes oil-based paint and stains; dry out latex paint and trash it.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in The Colony

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · The ColonyNo 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. The Colony HHW, Electronics, Needles and Medication Collection CenterCity service · The ColonyThe Colony residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    City drop-off at 5576 North Colony Blvd. (parking lot east of Fire Station #2), open the 1st Monday 4–7 pm, 3rd Wednesday 1–4 pm and 3rd Saturday 8 am–noon. Call 972-624-3131 to confirm it is open.

    Cost & rules
    • Oil-based paints and stains only; latex paint is refused (let it dry and put it in the trash).

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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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Texas rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Trash and Recycling FAQs (opens in new tab) · City of The Colony
    • Bring a Texas driver's license and/or current utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted: oil-based paints and stains, rechargeable/lithium batteries and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex paint is not accepted (dried latex paint can go in the trash). 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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