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Where to dump paint in California

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11 confirmed options

These facilities list this item as accepted, accepted with a fee, or limited. Item fees may be added to normal load charges.

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026 · Official sources ↓

Dried-out latex paint can often go in the trash. Oil-based paint goes to a household hazardous waste site.

Within each county, free and lower listed item prices come first. Check resident eligibility before choosing a free option.

Napa County

  • Clover Flat Landfill ↗

    Normal load fee applies

    Open to the public · Calistoga

    Today: check posted hours Check posted hours below

    Check load fees and access rules before you go.

Orange County

Kern County

  • Kern County Special Waste Facility ↗

    Normal load fee applies

    Access: call to confirm · Bakersfield

    Today: check posted hours Check posted hours below

    Check load fees and access rules before you go.

Riverside County

Santa Clara County

  • Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program ↗

    Normal load fee applies

    Access: call to confirm · San Jose

    Today: check posted hours Hours not confirmed, call first

    Check load fees and access rules before you go.

  • SMaRT Station ↗

    Normal load fee applies

    Residents only · Sunnyvale

    Today: check posted hours Check posted hours below

    Free paint in original containers, Mon-Fri, per PaintCare.

San Francisco County

Calaveras County

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Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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