How to Dispose Paint

PAINT DISPOSAL

Paint can be toxic and dangerous to the environment if not disposed of properly. Follow these steps for safely getting rid of that extra paint that you no longer need.

Latex Paints

You can dispose of latex paint without taking it to a recycling center. Here are some options:

1. If you have less than a quarter of a can, you can just remove the lid and let it sit in the sun for a few days until it dries out. Make sure that it's in a location where small children or pets can't get to it.
   
   

2. If you have more than a quarter of a can, you can buy a product that will harden your paint. Look for it in your local paint or hardware store. Or, you can use cat litter to dry it out, here's how:
   Add equal parts cat litter to latex paint in the can. If you have more than a half a can, you can also pour the paint into a lined box or trash can. Then pour in cat litter. Stir the cat litter into the paint until it thickens. Allow the mixture to sit for one hour or more until it dries out.
   
   

Throw dried paint in the can in the regular household garbage for pickup. Make sure to remove the lid from the can.

Idea:
Consider donating your paint to a community center, charity, place of worship, local theater, or Habitat for Humanity ReStore. They're often working on projects with a limited budget and could use the extra supplies.

Oil-Based Paints

Oil-based paints are considered hazardous waste and must be taken to a recycling center.
Look for a recycling center in your area to safely dispose of your latex and oil-based paints.
Use this link to find a recycling center in your area. Just search for "Paint" and your zipcode!
👉 https://search.earth911.com/

Local Area Paint Disposal Info:

North Andover

Latex Paint:
Once paint is completely dried up the cans may be put in the trash for pick up day, cover must be off the container. Paint cans may also be taken to the TBI Facility 210 Holt RD site any day of the year during their business hours Mon–Fri 5am–5pm and Sat 7am–12pm for a fee of $5.00 per container. Call 978-686-2020 for more information.

Oil Paint:
North Andover provides its residents with 2 collection events each year, in the spring and fall, at the TBI Facility located at 210 Holt Road. Oil-Based Paints ONLY are accepted at these events (there is a fee for latex drop off). Visit their site for a list of the Reciprocal Hazardous Household Waste Day times and locations. If you miss these dates, you can drop off at the TBI Facility 210 Holt RD site any day of the year during their business hours Mon–Fri 5am–5pm and Sat 7am–12pm. Call 978-686-2020 for more information.

Andover

Latex Paint:
Once paint is completely dried up the cans may be put in the trash for pick up day, cover must be off the container.

Oil Paint:
Andover provides a hazardous waste collection event each year at West Elementary where they collect oil-based paint only. Visit their site for dates/times here. There is no paint drop-off center in Andover at any other times during the year.

Haverhill

Latex Paint:
Once paint is completely dried up the cans may be put in the trash for pick up day, cover must be off the container.

Oil Paint:
Haverhill has 2 Residential Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Days each year for residents only in April and October at the Waste Water Treatment Plant on 40 South Porter St. in Bradford. They collect oil-based paint only. Visit their site for dates/times here. There is no paint drop-off center in Haverhill at any other times during the year.

If you live in any other town, use this great site to find a recycling center near you:
👉 https://search.earth911.com/
Just search for "Paint" and your zipcode!

Other Options for Oil Paint Disposal:
The NEDT Household Hazardous Products Collection Centers located in Sutton and Westfield, MA are permitted to accept household hazardous products. They provide pickup and drop off. You can find more details and pricing on their website:
👉 https://www.nedt.org/

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