Paint Recycling in Corona, CA
Dunn-Edwards (Dupont St) and Vista Paint (Rimpau Ave) are PaintCare paint drop-offs in Corona.
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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
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.
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 (48)
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.
- PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 284 Dupont St, Corona 92879 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 20 gallons per visit). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Vista Paint at 1431 Rimpau Ave, Corona 92882 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 30 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
- 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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