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Paint Recycling in Salt Lake City, UT

Call 2 Haul does not take paint; Salt Lake County residents can drop it off free at the HHW site at the Salt Lake Valley Landfill, 6030 W California Ave.

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

3 ways to get rid of a paint in Salt Lake City

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Salt Lake CityNo 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. Trans-Jordan LandfillCounty service · Salt Lake CountyOpen to everyoneFree
    How it works

    Landfill run by Trans-Jordan Cities at 10473 S. Bacchus Hwy, 84009 (southwest Salt Lake County; the Census geocoder could not place this address in a city). Hours: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Sundays, New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.. Member cities: Draper, Herriman, Midvale, Murray, Riverton, Sandy, South Jordan and West Jordan.

    Cost & rules
    • Household hazardous waste is free for residents; business HHW is not accepted.

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  3. Salt Lake County Household Hazardous Waste collectionCounty service · Salt Lake CountySalt Lake County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    The Salt Lake County Health Department takes household hazardous waste (paint, batteries, TVs, computers and other e-waste, chemicals) from county residents at three sites: the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, 8805 South 700 West, Sandy (Mon-Sat 7 a.m.-5 p.m.); the Salt Lake Valley Landfill HHW site, 6030 West California Avenue (1300 South), Salt Lake City (staffed Mon, Fri, Sat 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; self-service Tue-Thu); and the Trans-Jordan Landfill HHW site, 10473 South Bacchus Highway, South Jordan (Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-5 p.m.). Household amounts are free for county residents.

    Cost & rules
    • Free for household amounts brought by Salt Lake County residents; appointment needed for large quantities.
    • Sites: 8805 South 700 West, Sandy (Mon-Sat 7-5); Salt Lake Valley Landfill, 6030 W California Ave (staffed Mon, Fri, Sat; self-service Tue-Thu); Trans-Jordan Landfill, 10473 S Bacchus Hwy (Mon-Sat 8-5).
    • Oil and latex paint, stain and varnish are accepted; empty or dried latex paint cans are not.

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Places that don’t take paint (2)

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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Utah rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Hazardous Waste: Safe Disposal (opens in new tab) · Salt Lake County Health Department
    • Disposal of common household amounts of hazardous waste is free for Salt Lake County residents; large quantities, drums and business waste need an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All three locations accept oil- and water-based (latex) paint, stain and varnish, but not empty or dried latex paint cans. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The HHW facility takes electronic waste from Salt Lake County residents only, not business waste; wipe devices that store data first. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste: Contact (opens in new tab) · Salt Lake County Health Department
    • The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is at 8805 South 700 West, Sandy (385-468-4380), open Monday through Saturday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on county holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Trans-Jordan Landfill HHW collection site is at 10473 South Bacchus Highway (U-111), South Jordan, open Monday through Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Salt Lake Valley Landfill HHW collection site is at 6030 West California Avenue (1300 South), Salt Lake City: staffed Monday, Friday and Saturday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., self-service Tuesday-Thursday, closed Sunday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Salt Lake County Health Department
    • Common household hazardous waste includes paint, batteries, televisions and monitors, computers and peripherals, and cell phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Waste Collection: Call 2 Haul (opens in new tab) · Salt Lake City Waste & Recycling Division
    • Call 2 Haul is for Salt Lake City residents with city waste collection, including single-family homes and most duplexes and triplexes; available year-round. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous waste such as paint, pesticides, oil and fluorescent lights is not collected; call Salt Lake County at 385-468-3862. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • What can I recycle in SLC? (opens in new tab) · Salt Lake City Sustainability Department
    • Salt Lake City sends paint, batteries, cooking oil and e-waste such as TVs, computers and cell phones to the county household hazardous waste sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Restore - Drop-Off Your Donation (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area
    • Standard pickup is free but may take several days and covers only resellable items; a fee-based priority pickup by a third party hauls everything. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Restore - What We Don't Take (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area
    • The ReStore does not accept paint, chemicals from individuals, used tires or automotive supplies. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Board Members & Member Cities (opens in new tab) · Trans-Jordan Cities
    • Trans-Jordan is owned and run under an interlocal agreement by eight member cities: Draper, Herriman, Midvale, Murray, Riverton, Sandy, South Jordan and West Jordan. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill (opens in new tab) · Trans-Jordan Cities
    • Landfill disposal costs $42 per ton, with a $15 minimum for non-commercial vehicles up to 10,000 lb gross vehicle weight; no cash is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous waste is free for residents, including oil, paint, fuels, yard chemicals, fluorescent lights (limit 15) and rechargeable batteries; alkaline batteries can go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Business household hazardous waste is not accepted at the landfill; businesses can call the Salt Lake County Health Department at 385-468-4380. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Utah DWMRC: Recycling in Utah (opens in new tab) · Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control
    • DEQ treats paint as household hazardous waste that needs special care and points to its map of HHW collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Utah DWMRC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control
    • DEQ says Salt Lake, Weber and Morgan counties run household hazardous waste programs; residents of other counties should contact their local health department. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare: Paint recycling (state list) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
    • PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws; Utah is not on its list of states. Checked October 26, 2026.

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