Paint Recycling in Milwaukee, WI

Oil-based paint goes to MMSD Home Hazmat sites (13th Street and Lincoln Avenue); dried latex paint can go in the garbage cart or to a Drop Off Center.

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

5 ways to get rid of a paint in Milwaukee

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All 5 Drop-off 4 Services & pickup 1

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MilwaukeeNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
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MMSD Home Hazmat Drop-Off (13th Street)Drop-off · 6060 S. 13th Street, MilwaukeeMilwaukee County residentsCost not listed
Where
6060 S. 13th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53221
Hours
Tue 11 AM–6 PM; Sat 8 AM–2 PM
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Limit: Latex paint: 20 gallons per visit
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
MMSD Home Hazmat Drop-Off (Lincoln Avenue)Drop-off · 3879 W. Lincoln Avenue, MilwaukeeMilwaukee County residentsCost not listed
Where
3879 W. Lincoln Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Hours
Thu–Sat 7 AM–3 PM
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Limit: Latex paint: 20 gallons per visit
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Milwaukee North Drop Off Center (Industrial Road)Drop-off · 6660 N. Industrial Road, MilwaukeeMilwaukee residentsConditions applyCost not listed
Where
6660 N. Industrial Road
Milwaukee, WI 53223
Hours
Summer (Apr 12–Nov 28, 2026): Tue–Sun 7 AM–3 PM; winter: Tue–Sat 7 AM–3 PM; closed city holidays
Cost & rules
Paint
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Latex paint only, dried in the container; oil-based paint goes to MMSD hazardous waste sites.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Milwaukee South Drop Off Center (Lincoln Avenue)Drop-off · 3879 W. Lincoln Avenue, MilwaukeeMilwaukee residentsConditions applyCost not listed
Where
3879 W. Lincoln Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Hours
Summer (Apr 12–Nov 28, 2026): Tue–Sun 7 AM–3 PM; winter: Tue–Sat 7 AM–3 PM; closed city holidays
Cost & rules
Paint
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Latex paint only, dried in the container; oil-based paint goes to MMSD hazardous waste sites.
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

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

Drop Off Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works
- The Drop Off Centers are for City of Milwaukee residents and property owners; current state- or city-issued photo ID is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recycling Directory (opens in new tab) · City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works
- Latex paint can go in the garbage cart or to a Drop Off Center once the paint is dried in the container. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil-based paint goes to Household Hazardous Waste Sites and is not accepted curbside. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works
- City of Milwaukee residents should use the MMSD household hazardous waste program, which is open to all Milwaukee County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
Home Haz Mat Collection - Locations and Lists of Items (opens in new tab) · Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
- MMSD only accepts waste generated by households or apartments in Milwaukee County; no businesses or contractors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex paint is accepted up to 20 gallons per visit; non-latex paint has no limit. 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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