Paint Recycling in Fullerton, CA

Fullerton has 3 PaintCare paint drop-off sites in town (Dunn-Edwards, Sherwin-Williams, Vista Paint); house paint, primer, stain and varnish are taken free in labeled containers.

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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

8 ways to get rid of a paint in Fullerton

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FullertonNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
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Vista Paint (2020 E Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton)Drop-off · 2020 E Orangethorpe Ave, FullertonOpen to everyoneFree
Where
2020 E Orangethorpe Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Limit: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.
Full details & sources
Dunn-Edwards (1440 S Harbor Blvd, Fullerton)Drop-off · 1440 S Harbor Blvd, FullertonOpen to everyoneFree
Where
1440 S Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92832
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Limit: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.
Full details & sources
Sherwin-Williams (1107 S Harbor Blvd, Fullerton)Drop-off · 1107 S Harbor Blvd, FullertonOpen to everyoneFree
Where
1107 S Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92832
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Limit: Limit: 20 gallons per visit.
Full details & sources
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.
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OC Waste & Recycling Anaheim HHW Collection CenterDrop-off · outside Fullerton · 1071 N. Blue Gum Street, AnaheimOrange County residentsFree
Where
1071 N. Blue Gum Street
Anaheim, CA 92806
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed major holidays and rainy weather)
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Limit: Limit: 15 gallons per visit.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
OC Waste & Recycling Huntington Beach HHW Collection CenterDrop-off · outside Fullerton · 17121 Nichols Lane, Gate 6, Huntington BeachOrange County residentsFree
Where
17121 Nichols Lane, Gate 6
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed major holidays and rainy weather)
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Limit: Limit: 15 gallons per visit.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
OC Waste & Recycling Irvine HHW Collection CenterDrop-off · outside Fullerton · 6411 Oak Canyon, IrvineOrange County residentsFree
Where
6411 Oak Canyon
Irvine, CA 92618
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed major holidays and rainy weather)
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
Limit: Limit: 15 gallons per visit.
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.

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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

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.
OC Waste & Recycling: Collection Center Locations (opens in new tab) · OC Waste & Recycling
- Orange County residents can dispose of HHW free at the County's four HHW Collection Centers, open 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
OC Waste & Recycling: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · OC Waste & Recycling
- Paints, cleaners, oils, batteries and similar products are HHW; e-waste such as televisions, tablets, cell phones and computers can also be taken to an HHW center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The centers cannot accept waste from businesses, churches, schools, nonprofits, government agencies or residents outside Orange County. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare lists Orange County Anaheim Collection Center HHW Facility at 1071 N Blue Gum St, Anaheim 92806 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Orange County Huntington Beach Collection Center HHW Facility at 17121 Nichols Ln, Huntington Beach 92647 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Orange County Irvine Collection Center HHW Facility at 6411 Oak Canyon Rd, Irvine 92618 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Vista Paint at 2020 E Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton 92831 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 20 gallons per visit). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Dunn-Edwards at 1440 S Harbor Blvd, Fullerton 92832 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 20 gallons per visit). Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 1107 S Harbor Blvd, Fullerton 92832 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 20 gallons per visit). 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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