Paint Recycling in Brookfield, WI

Brookfield tells residents to dry out latex paint and put it in the trash with the lid off; oil-based paint goes to the Waukesha County hazardous waste sites.

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

3 ways to get rid of a paint in Brookfield

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BrookfieldNo 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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Waukesha County household hazardous waste (Clean Sweep) sitesCounty service · Waukesha CountyWaukesha County residentsConditions applyFree
How it works
Waukesha County runs household hazardous waste drop-off sites, including a permanent site in Menomonee Falls and a collection at the UW-Waukesha campus (1500 N. University Drive). Free to Waukesha County residents with proof of residency.
Cost & rules
- Oil-based paint and stain; latex paint is not accepted.
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City of Waukesha Drop-Off CenterDrop-off · outside Brookfield · 750 Sentry Drive, WaukeshaWaukesha County residentsConditions apply$1–$7
Where
750 Sentry Drive
Waukesha, WI 53186
Hours
April-November: Wed 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; December-March: Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
Accepted with conditionsFees apply
Fees for paint
Latex paint, 1-gallon container $3.00 each
Latex paint, quart $1.00 each
Latex paint, 5-gallon bucket $7.00 each
Latex paint only, City of Waukesha residents; oil-based paint goes to the county hazardous waste collection.
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Fees for paint
Latex paint, 1-gallon container	$3.00 each
Latex paint, quart	$1.00 each
Latex paint, 5-gallon bucket	$7.00 each

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

Wisconsin rules

Some permanent HHW sites run product exchanges where usable paint and other products are free to the public. Source: Wisconsin DNR: Household hazardous waste (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 Wisconsin rules (1)

PaintCare's state list (California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington) does not include Wisconsin: there is no PaintCare program in Wisconsin. Source: PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Waukesha County
- All sites are free to Waukesha County residents, who must show proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
Drop-Off Center (opens in new tab) · City of Waukesha
- Only City of Waukesha residents may drop off yard material or landfill trash; any Waukesha County resident may drop off recyclables (cardboard, paper, bottles, cans, scrap metal, used oil/antifreeze, cooking oil). Checked October 26, 2026.
- The center is for residential use only; no businesses or contractors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex paint is $3 per 1-gallon container, $1 per quart and $7 per 5-gallon bucket, charged by container size. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Any city or county resident may bring household hazardous waste, including oil-based paint and stain, at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of New Berlin
- Oil-based paints are accepted at Waukesha County HHW sites; latex paint, non-hazardous cleaners, motor oil and oil filters are not. Checked October 26, 2026.
Paint (opens in new tab) · City of Brookfield
- Brookfield says to dry out latex paint and throw the dried paint and cans in the trash with lids off; oil-based paint goes to the hazardous waste collection site. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil-based or solvent-based paint should be dropped off at the hazardous waste collection site. Checked October 26, 2026.
Wisconsin DNR: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Some permanent HHW sites run product exchanges where usable paint and other products are free to the public. 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 Wisconsin: there is no PaintCare program in Wisconsin. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws. Checked October 26, 2026.

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