Paint Recycling in New Berlin, WI
New Berlin's Recycling Center does not take paint; oil-based paint goes to Waukesha County hazardous waste sites, which do not take latex paint.
See all 3 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
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)
Where this information comes from (11)
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.
- Recycling Center and Trash Information (opens in new tab) · City of New Berlin
- Hazardous materials (paints, cleaners, gas) and tires are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 Recycle Center Information (opens in new tab) · City of New Berlin
- Residential use only; a valid photo ID is required for entry. 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.
- 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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