Curbside GuideHow to dispose of paint in Dallas, TX
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Quick answer
Keep paint out of your roll cart. Take it to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center on Plano Rd. or a free BOPA mobile collection event.
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- Latex (water-based)
- Don't put it in your roll cart. Bring it to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center or a BOPA mobile event.
- Oil-based
- Same: Home Chemical Collection Center or a BOPA mobile event.
- Where to drop off
- Home Chemical Collection Center, 11234 Plano Rd. (Tue 9am–7:30pm; Wed–Thu 8:30am–5pm; 2nd & 4th Sat 9am–3pm). BOPA events: next Nov 21, 2026, 7–11am, Mitchell Elementary, 4223 Briargrove Ln.
- Cost / limits
- Free for residents of Dallas County HHW member cities (bring ID or utility bill). BOPA limit 25 gallons per household per day; no containers over 5 gallons.
- Tip
- BOPA = Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze — those are the only items taken at mobile events.
Official source: dallascityhall.com
FAQ
How do I dispose of paint in Dallas?
Keep paint out of your roll cart. Take it to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center on Plano Rd. or a free BOPA mobile collection event.
How do I get rid of latex paint in Dallas?
Don't put it in your roll cart. Bring it to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center or a BOPA mobile event.
How do I get rid of oil-based paint in Dallas?
Same: Home Chemical Collection Center or a BOPA mobile event.
Where can I drop off paint in Dallas?
Home Chemical Collection Center, 11234 Plano Rd. (Tue 9am–7:30pm; Wed–Thu 8:30am–5pm; 2nd & 4th Sat 9am–3pm). BOPA events: next Nov 21, 2026, 7–11am, Mitchell Elementary, 4223 Briargrove Ln.
Does paint disposal cost anything in Dallas?
Free for residents of Dallas County HHW member cities (bring ID or utility bill). BOPA limit 25 gallons per household per day; no containers over 5 gallons.