Paint Recycling in Roanoke, VA

Latex paint (up to 5 gallons) goes to the Tinker Creek Transfer Station any open day. Oil-based paint goes to the free monthly HHW event there (third Saturday, preregister).

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Roanoke

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · RoanokeNo 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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Tinker Creek Transfer Station (RVRA)Drop-off · 1020 Hollins Road NE, RoanokeRoanoke residentsConditions applyCost not listed
Where
1020 Hollins Road NE
Roanoke, VA 24012
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-1 p.m. HHW events third Saturday from 10 a.m. (preregister).
Cost & rules
Paint
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Latex paint (max 5 gallons per visit) any open day; oil-based and acrylic paint only at the free monthly HHW events with preregistration.
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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

Residential Disposal (opens in new tab) · Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
- Residents of Roanoke and Salem, Roanoke County and Vinton may dispose of household waste at no charge under the RVRA Residential Disposal Policy. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted during normal hours: aerosol paint cans, latex paint (max 5 gallons per visit), lead acid automobile batteries, antifreeze and motor oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
RVRA Residential Disposal Policy (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
- Residential policy: residents only, Virginia-licensed vehicle and driver, maximum 3/4-ton pickup, 12 trips per year; no contracted work. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
- Free monthly household hazardous waste collection events at Tinker Creek on the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.; preregistration required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Monthly events accept oil or enamel-based paint and acrylic paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
Hazardous Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Roanoke Solid Waste Management
- RVRA runs a permanent HHW facility at Tinker Creek Transfer Station for residents of Roanoke City and County, Vinton and Salem. 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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