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Paint Recycling in Alexandria, VA

Alexandria residents can bring oil-based paint, and latex paint they cannot dry out, to the City HHW & Electronics Center at 3224 Colvin Street on Mondays and Saturdays, free.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Alexandria

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AlexandriaNo 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. Alexandria Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection CenterDrop-off · 3224 Colvin Street, AlexandriaAlexandria residentsFree
    Where

    3224 Colvin Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314

    Hours

    Monday and Saturday 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; closed Tuesday-Friday and Sunday

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Mondays and Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Alexandria residents with ID or utility bill.
    • Oil-based paint is hazardous waste; latex paint can also be dried and put in the trash.

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Places that don’t take paint (1)

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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Virginia rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Alexandria Resource Recovery Division
    • Open Mondays and Saturdays only, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The HHW Center is for Alexandria residents only; residency is confirmed with a government ID or utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses may not use the City HHW program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil-based paints, spray paint and paint thinners are accepted; dried latex paint can go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex paint is not hazardous but can be brought to household hazardous waste collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • General Curbside Trash (Refuse) Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Alexandria Resource Recovery Division
    • HHW, electronics and rechargeable batteries go to the City HHW Collection Site for free disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore Donation Information (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity D.C. & Northern Virginia
    • ReStores cannot accept mattresses and bedding, stained or torn upholstered furniture, or paint and chemicals. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore Locations (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity D.C. & Northern Virginia
    • Habitat DC-NOVA ReStores are open to the public. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
    • Virginia law defines household hazardous waste as household waste that would otherwise be hazardous, including certain batteries, solvent-based paint and paint thinners, used motor oil, and fluorescent bulbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ: if your community has no HHW program, or you cannot wait for the next event, you may put HHW in your regular trash, after drying or absorbing liquids. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: many localities offer convenience centers or special collection days for HHW; check with your local Public Works office. Private vendors may offer free or fee-based services. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ lists old paints and paint-related products as household hazardous waste and points residents to local convenience centers or collection days. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: your local government website or recycling coordinator is the best source for recycling and special collection events; for electronics or tires, contact your locality's Recycling Program Manager. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • Every county, city, town or regional authority must run recycling programs meeting a minimum recycling rate of 15% or 25%, depending on density and unemployment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
    • PaintCare's state list (California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington) does not include Virginia: there is no PaintCare paint stewardship program in Virginia. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws. Checked October 26, 2026.

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