Paint Recycling in Coachella, CA

Coachella residents can drop off leftover paint free; the East Coachella ABOP and PaintCare Facility at the Coachella Transfer Station takes household paint Monday–Saturday.

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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

11 ways to get rid of a paint in Coachella

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All 11 Free 10 Drop-off 8 Services & pickup 3

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CoachellaNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
How it works
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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East Coachella ABOP and PaintCare Facility (Coachella Transfer Station)Drop-off · 87-011A Landfill Road, CoachellaRiverside County residentsFree
Where
87-011A Landfill Road
Coachella, CA 92236
Hours
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–noon (operated by Burrtec)
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Sherwin-Williams (39745 Washington St, Palm Desert)County service · Riverside CountyOpen to everyoneFree
How it works
Sherwin-Williams site at 39745 Washington St, Palm Desert, CA 92211 (Thousand Palms CDP, unincorporated Riverside 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)
Lake Elsinore Permanent HHW FacilityDrop-off · outside Coachella · 512 North Langstaff Street, Lake ElsinoreRiverside County residentsFree
Where
512 North Langstaff Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Hours
first Saturday of each month except January
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Palm Springs Permanent HHW FacilityDrop-off · outside Coachella · 1100 Vella Road, Palm SpringsRiverside County residentsFree
Where
1100 Vella Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Hours
non-holiday Saturdays (9 a.m.–2 p.m. Oct–May, 7 a.m.–noon Jun–Sep)
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Beaumont ABOP and PaintCare Facility (Lamb Canyon Landfill)Drop-off · outside Coachella · 16411 Lamb Canyon Road, BeaumontRiverside County residentsFree
Where
16411 Lamb Canyon Road
Beaumont, CA 92223
Hours
Monday–Saturday 6 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Northwest Coachella Valley ABOP and PaintCare Facility (Edom Hill Transfer Station)Drop-off · outside Coachella · 70-100 Edom Hill Road, Cathedral CityRiverside County residentsFree
Where
70-100 Edom Hill Road
Cathedral City, CA 92235
Hours
Saturdays 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (operated by Burrtec)
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Agua Mansa Permanent HHW FacilityDrop-off · outside Coachella · 1780 Agua Mansa Road, Jurupa ValleyRiverside County residentsFree
Where
1780 Agua Mansa Road
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
Hours
Non-holiday Saturdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Moreno Valley ABOP and PaintCare Facility (Badlands Landfill)Drop-off · outside Coachella · 31125 Ironwood Avenue, Moreno ValleyRiverside County residentsFree
Where
31125 Ironwood Avenue
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Hours
Monday–Saturday 6 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Murrieta ABOP and PaintCare FacilityDrop-off · outside Coachella · 25315 Jefferson Avenue, MurrietaRiverside County residentsFree
Where
25315 Jefferson Avenue
Murrieta, CA 92562
Hours
Non-holiday Saturdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

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)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Riverside County Waste Resources: Lake Elsinore Permanent HHW Facility (opens in new tab) · Riverside County Department of Waste Resources
- The facility gives Riverside County residents a free way to dispose of or recycle household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted items listed by the county for this site. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Government, business, real estate, non-profit and out-of-county hazardous waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare lists Lake Elsinore HHW Facility at 512 N Langstaff St, Lake Elsinore 92530 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Palm Springs HHW Facility at 1100 Vella Rd, Palm Springs 92264 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Beaumont ABOP at 16411 Lamb Canyon Rd, Beaumont 92223 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Coachella Transfer Station at 87-011A Landfill Rd, Coachella 92236 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Edom Hill Transfer Station at 70-100 Edom Hill Rd, Cathedral City 92235 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 39745 Washington St, Palm Desert 92211 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 20 gallons per visit). Checked October 26, 2026.
Riverside County Waste Resources: Palm Springs Permanent HHW Facility (opens in new tab) · Riverside County Department of Waste Resources
- The facility gives Riverside County residents a free way to dispose of or recycle household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted items listed by the county for this site. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Government, business, real estate, non-profit and out-of-county hazardous waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Riverside County Waste Resources: Beaumont ABOP and PaintCare Facility (opens in new tab) · Riverside County Department of Waste Resources
- The facility gives Riverside County residents a free way to dispose of or recycle household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted items listed by the county for this site. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Government, business, real estate, non-profit and out-of-county hazardous waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Riverside County Waste Resources: East Coachella ABOP and PaintCare Facility (opens in new tab) · Riverside County Department of Waste Resources
- Riverside County lists the East Coachella ABOP and PaintCare Facility (Coachella Transfer Station) at 87-011A Landfill Road, 92236; Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–noon (operated by Burrtec). Checked October 26, 2026.
- The facility gives Riverside County residents a free way to dispose of or recycle household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted items listed by the county for this site. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Government, business, real estate, non-profit and out-of-county hazardous waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Riverside County Waste Resources: North-West Coachella Valley ABOP and PaintCare Facility (opens in new tab) · Riverside County Department of Waste Resources
- The facility gives Riverside County residents a free way to dispose of or recycle household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted items listed by the county for this site. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Government, business, real estate, non-profit and out-of-county hazardous waste is not accepted. 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. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
Riverside County Waste Resources: Agua Mansa Permanent HHW Facility (opens in new tab) · Riverside County Department of Waste Resources
- The facility gives Riverside County residents a free way to dispose of household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted items include auto/household batteries, electronic waste/TVs/computers and latex/oil-based paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Government, business, real estate, nonprofit and out-of-county hazardous waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Riverside County Waste Resources: Moreno Valley ABOP and PaintCare Facility (opens in new tab) · Riverside County Department of Waste Resources
- The facility gives Riverside County residents a free way to dispose of the most common household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted: auto and household batteries, e-waste/TVs/computers, latex and oil-based paint, among others. Checked October 26, 2026.
Riverside County Waste Resources: Murrieta ABOP and PaintCare Facility (opens in new tab) · Riverside County Department of Waste Resources
- Accepted: antifreeze, auto and household batteries, latex and oil-based paint, used oil and filters; free for county residents. E-waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Free for Riverside County residents. 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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