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Paint Recycling in Oro Valley, AZ

Oro Valley residents can take liquid household paint to the City of Tucson HHW site at Los Reales or a community collection event for a $15 per-visit fee, with a driver’s license or utility bill as proof of residency.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

5 ways to get rid of a paint in Oro Valley

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Oro ValleyNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
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    Book online, set out your paint and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. City of Tucson HHW Community Collection EventUpcoming event · November 14, 2026Oro Valley residentsConditions apply$15/visit
    About

    Household hazardous waste and electronic waste drop-off, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Free for City of Tucson residents; $15 for residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County.

    When

    November 14, 2026

    Where

    Eastside City Hall, 7820 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Non-City of Tucson residents$15 per visit
    • Free for City of Tucson residents; $15 for residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County.
    • Liquid paint only (HHW program list).

    Official event page (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Tucson HHW Community Collection EventUpcoming event · December 12, 2026Oro Valley residentsConditions apply$15/visit
    About

    Household hazardous waste and electronic waste drop-off, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Free for City of Tucson residents; $15 for residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County.

    When

    December 12, 2026

    Where

    Pima Community College West, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Non-City of Tucson residents$15 per visit
    • Free for City of Tucson residents; $15 for residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County.
    • Liquid paint only (HHW program list).

    Official event page (opens in new tab)

  4. Catalina Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Oro Valley · 14425 N. Oracle Rd., CatalinaFree
    Where

    14425 N. Oracle Rd.
    Catalina, AZ 85739

    Hours

    Monday–Saturday, 7:30 am–3 pm. Closed Sundays and listed holidays.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    Fees for paint
    Residential vehicle, under 1 ton$27.60 per vehicle
    Residential load, 1 ton or more (per ton)$48.00
    • Limit: 5 gallons max. per month.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Los Reales Household Hazardous Waste Drop-OffDrop-off · outside Oro Valley · 5300 E. Los Reales Rd., TucsonOro Valley residentsConditions applyFees apply
    Where

    5300 E. Los Reales Rd.
    Tucson, AZ 85756

    Hours

    Thursday–Saturday, 7 am–2 pm. Closed the second Saturday of each month (except in summer).

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    Accepted with conditionsFees apply
    Fees for paint
    Residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County$15.00 per visit
    • Free for City of Tucson residents; residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County pay $15 per visit. Proof of residency (driver’s license or utility bill) required.
    • Liquid paint only; dry paint can go in the trash.
    • Limit: 25 gallon limit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Note whether it’s latex (water-based) or oil-based; programs often treat them differently.
  2. Keep paint in its original, labelled, closed container.
  3. Ask about quantity limits per visit.
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  • Town of Oro Valley: OV Things You Should Know (opens in new tab) · Town of Oro Valley
    • The Town of Oro Valley tells residents that Pima County's Catalina Transfer Station, 14425 N. Oracle Road, accepts some household hazardous waste, antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint for free, and refers other HHW to the City of Tucson. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
  • ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective October 28, 2025
    • ADEQ classifies leftover paint (with used oil, antifreeze, pool chemicals, fluorescent tubes and gas) as household hazardous waste and directs residents to their city or county for disposal options. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective August 4, 2025
    • ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • Free to City of Tucson residents; residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County pay $15. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residency is proven with a driver’s license or current utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Know Where to Throw: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson Environmental Services
    • No charge for City of Tucson residents with proof of residency; non-city residents pay a $15 drop-off fee per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Business or commercial waste is not taken. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household paint is accepted, 25-gallon limit, liquid paint only; dry paint can go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Know Where to Throw lists the Eastside City Hall event on 2026-11-14. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
    • Know Where to Throw lists the Pima Community College West event on 2026-12-12. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
  • HHW Community Collection Events (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • 2026 community collection events run 8 a.m.–12 p.m. for household hazardous waste and electronic waste. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
    • A community collection event is scheduled for 2026-11-14 at Eastside City Hall, 7820 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
    • Free for City of Tucson residents; residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County pay $15. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
    • A community collection event is scheduled for 2026-12-12 at Pima Community College West, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
    • Free for City of Tucson residents; residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County pay $15. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
  • Pima County Waste Services (WM of Arizona facilities and fee schedule) (opens in new tab) · Pima County / WM of Arizona
    • Residential haulers pay $27.60 per vehicle under 1 ton, or $48.00 per ton (effective January 1, 2025). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ABOP collection: antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint are accepted free, 5 gallons max per month. Checked October 26, 2026.

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