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Paint Recycling in Leesburg, VA

Oil-based paint goes to Loudoun County HHW collection events (free for county residents), several of which are held at the Leesburg Park and Ride.

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

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  2. Loudoun County household hazardous waste collection eventsCounty service · Loudoun CountyLoudoun County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Free drive-through HHW collection events held about monthly at rotating sites around the county, including the Leesburg Park and Ride, 41951 Gourley Transit Drive, Leesburg; not held at the landfill.

    Cost & rules
    • Scheduled events only, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; see loudoun.gov/hhw for dates.
    • Oil-based paints and stains; latex paint is not hazardous.

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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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is October 17 in Leesburg (opens in new tab) · Loudoun County Government
    • Loudoun residents can bring HHW to collection events free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted HHW includes dry-cell batteries (no automobile batteries) and oil-based paints and stains. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Loudoun County Department of General Services
    • 2026 events include October 17 at the Leesburg Park and Ride and November 14 at Claude Moore Park, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Participants must be able to show proof of Loudoun County residency if asked. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Up to 15 gallons of liquid and 40 pounds of solid HHW per household. 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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