Paint Recycling in Burbank, CA

Burbank's Drop Zone does not take paint; use a PaintCare store such as Sherwin-Williams on N. Victory Blvd.

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The PaintCare fee on new paint is $0.30 (over a half pint to under 1 gallon), $0.65 (1-2 gallons) and $1.50 (over 2 to 5 gallons), rising to $0.45, $0.95 and $1.95 on May 1, 2027. (PaintCare: California paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab))

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

17 ways to get rid of a paint in Burbank

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BurbankNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
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Sherwin-Williams (Burbank)Drop-off · 814 N Victory Blvd, BurbankOpen to everyoneFree
Where
814 N Victory Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources
Catalina Paints (Burbank)Drop-off · 1223 S Flower St, BurbankOpen to everyoneFree
Where
1223 S Flower St
Burbank, CA 91502
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources
EDCO Environmental Collection Center, Signal Hill (LA County HHW/e-waste Saturdays)County service · Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles County residentsFree
How it works
LA County household hazardous waste and e-waste collection at EDCO Recycling & Transfer, 2755 California Ave., Signal Hill 90755, on scheduled Saturdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; serves Long Beach, Lakewood and other county residents.
Cost & rules
- Open only on scheduled Saturdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (2026: Jul 11, Aug 8, Sep 12, Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 14, Dec 12); check the schedule before going.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Dunn-Edwards (Pasadena)County service · Los Angeles CountyOpen to everyoneFree
How it works
Dunn-Edwards site at 3897 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 (East Pasadena CDP, unincorporated Los Angeles County).
Sherwin-Williams (Pasadena)County service · Los Angeles CountyOpen to everyoneFree
How it works
Sherwin-Williams site at 3262 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 (East Pasadena CDP, unincorporated Los Angeles County).
Vista Paint (Pasadena)County service · Los Angeles CountyOpen to everyoneFree
How it works
Vista Paint site at 30 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 (East Pasadena CDP, unincorporated Los Angeles County).
Sherwin-Williams (Whittier)County service · Los Angeles CountyOpen to everyoneFree
How it works
Sherwin-Williams site at 11211 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606 (City of Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles County).
PaintCare California paint drop-off programNonprofit service · CaliforniaOpen to everyoneFree
How it works
Paint stewardship program overseen by CalRecycle and run by PaintCare since October 2012. PaintCare lists 822 year-round drop-off sites where households, businesses and others can leave house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings at no charge; free pickup for 100+ gallons.
Cost & rules
- House paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings (shellac, varnish) in containers of 5 gallons or less. Aerosol paint and empty cans are not part of the program.
- Free large volume pickup for 100+ gallons.
Official page (opens in new tab)
S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA (West LA)Drop-off · outside Burbank · 550 Charles E. Young Drive West, Los AngelesLos Angeles County residentsFree
Where
550 Charles E. Young Drive West
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Hours
Fridays, Saturdays and the first Sunday of each month, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit; stay in your vehicle while staff unload; the address where the waste came from is requested.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center (Atwater Village)Drop-off · outside Burbank · 4600 Colorado Boulevard, Los AngelesLos Angeles County residentsFree
Where
4600 Colorado Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Hours
Saturdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit; stay in your vehicle while staff unload; the address where the waste came from is requested.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center (Playa del Rey)Drop-off · outside Burbank · 7660 W. Imperial Highway, Gate B, Los AngelesLos Angeles County residentsFree
Where
7660 W. Imperial Highway, Gate B
Los Angeles, CA 90293
Hours
Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit; stay in your vehicle while staff unload; the address where the waste came from is requested.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center (San Pedro)Drop-off · outside Burbank · 1400 N. Gaffey Street, Los AngelesLos Angeles County residentsFree
Where
1400 N. Gaffey Street
Los Angeles, CA 90731
Hours
Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit; stay in your vehicle while staff unload; the address where the waste came from is requested.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Washington Boulevard S.A.F.E. Center (Central LA)Drop-off · outside Burbank · 2649 E. Washington Boulevard, Los AngelesLos Angeles County residentsFree
Where
2649 E. Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Hours
Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit; stay in your vehicle while staff unload; the address where the waste came from is requested.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center (Sun Valley)Drop-off · outside Burbank · 11025 Randall Street, Los AngelesLos Angeles County residentsFree
Where
11025 Randall Street
Los Angeles, CA 91352
Hours
Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit; stay in your vehicle while staff unload; the address where the waste came from is requested.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Center (Northridge)Drop-off · outside Burbank · 10241 N. Balboa Boulevard, Los AngelesLos Angeles County residentsFree
Where
10241 N. Balboa Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 91325
Hours
Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit; stay in your vehicle while staff unload; the address where the waste came from is requested.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (AVECC)Drop-off · outside Burbank · 1200 West City Ranch Road, PalmdaleLos Angeles County residentsFree
Where
1200 West City Ranch Road
Palmdale, CA 93551
Hours
First and third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take paint (2)

Burbank Recycle Center (incl. Drop Zone) · 500 S. Flower St., Burbank
Burbank bulky item pick-up · Burbank

Before you go

Note whether it’s latex (water-based) or oil-based; programs often treat them differently.
Keep paint in its original, labelled, closed container.
Ask about quantity limits per visit.

More about paint

California rules

Oil-based paint waste is hazardous and latex paint waste is presumed hazardous in California. Source: CalRecycle: Paint Management (opens in new tab)
Drying out paint without a hazardous waste treatment permit is prohibited; take leftover paint, including dried paint, to a drop-off location. Source: CalRecycle: Paint Management (opens in new tab)

More California rules (10)

Aerosol paint and empty paint containers are not currently part of PaintCare's program; ask your city, county or hauler. Source: CalRecycle: Paint Management (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle approved a PaintCare fee increase on October 15, 2026, effective May 1, 2027. Source: PaintCare: California paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab)
The PaintCare fee on new paint is $0.30 (over a half pint to under 1 gallon), $0.65 (1-2 gallons) and $1.50 (over 2 to 5 gallons), rising to $0.45, $0.95 and $1.95 on May 1, 2027. Source: PaintCare: California paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab)
Architectural paint sold in containers of five gallons or less can be dropped off at many retail and other collection sites; aerosol coatings and related products join the program by January 1, 2028 at the latest. Source: CalRecycle: Paint Management (opens in new tab)
DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)
It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (67)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

PaintCare: California (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare does not charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site in California. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare drop-off sites in California take unwanted paint from households, businesses, government agencies and others. Checked October 26, 2026.
LA Sanitation: S.A.F.E. Centers (Household Hazardous Waste Disposal) (opens in new tab) · LA Sanitation & Environment, City of Los Angeles
- Los Angeles residents can dispose of household hazardous waste free of charge at permanent S.A.F.E. Centers and Mobile Collection Events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted household hazardous waste includes paints, stains and solvents; limit 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents can bring leftover paint, used motor oil, batteries and old electronics to any S.A.F.E. Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The address where the waste originated is requested at drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
LA Sanitation: S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA (West LA) (opens in new tab) · LA Sanitation & Environment, City of Los Angeles
- S.A.F.E. Centers are open to City of Los Angeles and LA County residents for household hazardous waste and e-waste, free of charge to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The service is provided free of charge to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Maximum 125 pounds or 15 gallons of household hazardous waste per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Business waste: not accepted at this site. Checked October 26, 2026.
LA Sanitation: Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center (Atwater Village) (opens in new tab) · LA Sanitation & Environment, City of Los Angeles
- S.A.F.E. Centers are open to City of Los Angeles and LA County residents for household hazardous waste and e-waste, free of charge to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The service is provided free of charge to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Maximum 125 pounds or 15 gallons of household hazardous waste per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Business waste: not accepted at this site. Checked October 26, 2026.
LA Sanitation: Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center (Playa del Rey) (opens in new tab) · LA Sanitation & Environment, City of Los Angeles
- S.A.F.E. Centers are open to City of Los Angeles and LA County residents for household hazardous waste and e-waste, free of charge to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The service is provided free of charge to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Maximum 125 pounds or 15 gallons of household hazardous waste per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Business waste: by appointment only through the VSQG program. Checked October 26, 2026.
LA Sanitation: Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center (San Pedro) (opens in new tab) · LA Sanitation & Environment, City of Los Angeles
- S.A.F.E. Centers are open to City of Los Angeles and LA County residents for household hazardous waste and e-waste, free of charge to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The service is provided free of charge to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Maximum 125 pounds or 15 gallons of household hazardous waste per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Business waste: by appointment only through the VSQG program. Checked October 26, 2026.
LA Sanitation: Washington Boulevard S.A.F.E. Center (Central LA) (opens in new tab) · LA Sanitation & Environment, City of Los Angeles
- S.A.F.E. Centers are open to City of Los Angeles and LA County residents for household hazardous waste and e-waste, free of charge to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The service is provided free of charge to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Maximum 125 pounds or 15 gallons of household hazardous waste per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Business waste: not accepted at this site. Checked October 26, 2026.
LA Sanitation: Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center (Sun Valley) (opens in new tab) · LA Sanitation & Environment, City of Los Angeles
- S.A.F.E. Centers are open to City of Los Angeles and LA County residents for household hazardous waste and e-waste, free of charge to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The service is provided free of charge to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Maximum 125 pounds or 15 gallons of household hazardous waste per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Business waste: by appointment only through the VSQG program. Checked October 26, 2026.
LA Sanitation: Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Center (Northridge) (opens in new tab) · LA Sanitation & Environment, City of Los Angeles
- S.A.F.E. Centers are open to City of Los Angeles and LA County residents for household hazardous waste and e-waste, free of charge to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The service is provided free of charge to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Maximum 125 pounds or 15 gallons of household hazardous waste per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Business waste: not accepted at this site. Checked October 26, 2026.
LA County Public Works (CleanLA): Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (opens in new tab) · Los Angeles County Public Works
- AVECC is a permanent facility offering LA County residents a free way to dispose of household hazardous and electronic waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted items include paint, solvents, chemicals, computers, batteries, cell phones and fluorescent lights. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare lists Dunn-Edwards at 3897 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 91107 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 3262 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 91107 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Vista Paint at 30 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena 91107 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 814 N Victory Blvd, Burbank 91502 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Catalina Paints at 1223 S Flower St, Burbank 91502 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 11211 Washington Blvd, Whittier 90606 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Burbank: Bulky Item Pick-Up (opens in new tab) · City of Burbank Public Works
- The fee goes on the BWP account; only the account holder can schedule these items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cardboard, paint and hazardous waste are not collected as bulky items. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Burbank: Recycle Center (opens in new tab) · City of Burbank Public Works
- Burbank residents only; drop-off is not available on weekends and City holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Burbank: Universal and Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Burbank Public Works
- The Drop Zone does not accept paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Long Beach (LB Recycles): Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Long Beach
- Long Beach and Los Angeles County residents have access to free hazardous waste disposal at the EDCO center and the Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
EDCO (Lakewood): Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · EDCO
- Residents can dispose of household toxic items at no cost at the EDCO Environmental Collection Center in Signal Hill. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Lakewood: EDCO hazardous waste and e-waste drop-off (opens in new tab) · City of Lakewood
- Accepted: e-waste such as televisions, computers, phones and printers; batteries; light bulbs; household toxics such as paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open on designated Saturdays of each month, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., except observed holiday weekends. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Long Beach (LB Recycles): Hazardous Waste 101 (opens in new tab) · City of Long Beach
- Upcoming EDCO HHW collection dates include July 11, Aug 8, Sept 12, Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 14 and Dec 12, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
CalRecycle: Paint Management (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- Oil-based paint waste is hazardous and latex paint waste is presumed hazardous in California. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Drying out paint without a hazardous waste treatment permit is prohibited; take leftover paint, including dried paint, to a drop-off location. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Architectural paint sold in containers of five gallons or less can be dropped off at many retail and other collection sites; aerosol coatings and related products join the program by January 1, 2028 at the latest. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Aerosol paint and empty paint containers are not currently part of PaintCare's program; ask your city, county or hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare: California paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
- CalRecycle approved a PaintCare fee increase on October 15, 2026, effective May 1, 2027. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The PaintCare fee on new paint is $0.30 (over a half pint to under 1 gallon), $0.65 (1-2 gallons) and $1.50 (over 2 to 5 gallons), rising to $0.45, $0.95 and $1.95 on May 1, 2027. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- There is no charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare California drop-off sites are available to households, businesses, government agencies and others. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare offers a free large volume pickup for 100 or more gallons of leftover architectural paint. Checked October 26, 2026.

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