How to dispose of paint in Phoenix, AZ
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Schedule Phoenix's free once-a-year household hazardous waste home pickup and set your sealed paint in a box labeled “HHW” by the garage or front door (10-gallon paint limit).
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- Latex (water-based)
- Accepted in the free home HHW pickup (10-gallon total paint limit).
- Oil-based
- Accepted in the free home HHW pickup. Never put it in the trash or recycling.
- Where to drop off
- Home collection: schedule online or email hhwcollection@phoenix.gov; set the labeled “HHW” box by your garage or front door — not at the curb.
- Cost / limits
- Free; one pickup per residential solid waste customer per calendar year. Account number from your City Services Bill is needed.
- Tip
- Seal containers and put them in a box clearly labeled “HHW”.
Official source: www.phoenix.gov · www.phoenix.gov
FAQ
How do I dispose of paint in Phoenix?
Schedule Phoenix's free once-a-year household hazardous waste home pickup and set your sealed paint in a box labeled “HHW” by the garage or front door (10-gallon paint limit).
How do I get rid of latex paint in Phoenix?
Accepted in the free home HHW pickup (10-gallon total paint limit).
How do I get rid of oil-based paint in Phoenix?
Accepted in the free home HHW pickup. Never put it in the trash or recycling.
Where can I drop off paint in Phoenix?
Home collection: schedule online or email hhwcollection@phoenix.gov; set the labeled “HHW” box by your garage or front door — not at the curb.
Does paint disposal cost anything in Phoenix?
Free; one pickup per residential solid waste customer per calendar year. Account number from your City Services Bill is needed.