Paint Recycling in Manassas, VA

Paint is collected free at City HHW / RecycleFest days at the Manassas Transfer Station, 8305 Quarry Road; reusable latex paint can be donated to the Habitat ReStore.

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

4 ways to get rid of a paint in Manassas

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All 4 Free 2 Drop-off 2 Services & pickup 2

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ManassasNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
How it works
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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Habitat ReStore Prince William CountyDrop-off · 10159 Hastings Drive, ManassasConditions applyCost not listed
Where
10159 Hastings Drive
Manassas, VA 20110
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Paint
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Latex only, full gallon or quart cans or 5-gallon buckets, no rust.
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Manassas HHW / RecycleFest drop-off daysCity service · ManassasManassas residentsFree
How it works
Recurring free drop-off days (several per year, 8 a.m.-noon) for household hazardous waste, with electronics and shredding on select dates, at the Manassas Transfer Station, 8305 Quarry Road, Manassas, VA 20110 (Census: Buckhall CDP, Prince William County, just outside the city limits).
Cost & rules
- Held on set Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon (next: Nov 7, 2026; 2027: Apr 3, May 1, Jun 5, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 6).
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Prince William County Landfill Convenience CenterDrop-off · outside Manassas · 14811 Dumfries Road, Independent HillManassas residentsFree
Where
14811 Dumfries Road
Independent Hill, VA 20112
Hours
HHW/electronics Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Wednesday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; not available to Manassas or Manassas Park residents.
Limit: 40 lb solid or 15 gallons liquid.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

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.

More about paint

Virginia rules

DEQ lists old paints and paint-related products as household hazardous waste and points residents to local convenience centers or collection days. Source: Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab)
PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws. Source: PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab)

More Virginia rules (7)

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. Source: PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab)
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. Source: Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab)
DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Source: Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)
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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)
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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab)
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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab)
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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Prince William County Landfill Complex (opens in new tab) · Prince William County Solid Waste Management Division
- The Electronics & HHW facility at the landfill is open Wednesday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Convenience Center is free for County residents; residents of Dumfries, Occoquan, Haymarket, Quantico, Manassas and Manassas Park may use it for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
Facility User Fees (opens in new tab) · Prince William County Solid Waste Management Division
- HHW is accepted at the landfill Wednesday and Saturday 8-4 at no charge, limited to 40 lb solid or 15 gallons liquid. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Landfill HHW is not accepted from residents of Manassas and Manassas Park. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Prince William County Solid Waste Management Division
- Accepted HHW includes paints (latex and oil) and spray paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Prince William County Solid Waste Management Division
- Recyclable electronics include computers, laptops, monitors and televisions; the program is not available to Manassas and Manassas Park residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste & Shredding (opens in new tab) · City of Manassas Public Works
- HHW / RecycleFest is held at the Manassas Transfer Station, 8305 Quarry Road, Manassas, VA 20110, 8 a.m.-noon on set Saturdays. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Drop-off days: November 7, 2026; in 2027 April 3, May 1, June 5, September 4, October 2 and November 6, 8 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HHW / RecycleFest is a free service for City of Manassas residents; proof of residency may be required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Collected items include antifreeze, batteries, motor oil and paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
Habitat ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Prince William County
- You can donate appliances, furniture, cabinets, paint, tools and more; pickup has a $35 service fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
Donation Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Prince William County
- Only latex paint in full gallon or quart cans with no rust, or 5-gallon buckets; no oil-based paint. 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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