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Where to dump paint in Minnesota

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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.

Dodge County Transfer Station & Recycling Center ↗
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Open to the public · Kasson
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PaintCare-eligible paint accepted at the Recycling Center building during business hours.

Olmsted County Hazardous Waste Facility ↗
Normal load fee applies
Open to the public · Rochester
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Check load fees and access rules before you go.

Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Blaine
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Liquid paint only; dried paint not accepted.

Dakota County Recycling Zone ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Eagan
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Hennepin County Recycling and Transfer Station ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Brooklyn Park
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Limit three 5-gallon pails per year.
South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-off Center ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Bloomington
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Limit three 5-gallon pails per year.

Washington County North Environmental Center ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Forest Lake
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Check load fees and access rules before you go.
Washington County South Environmental Center ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Woodbury
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Check load fees and access rules before you go.

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