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Paint Recycling in Modesto, CA

Stanislaus County residents can drop paint free at the HHW facility, 1710 Morgan Rd (Fri–Sat mornings). The Habitat ReStore on Tenaya Dr and other PaintCare stores also take paint.

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5 ways to get rid of a paint in Modesto

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ModestoNo 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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  2. Dunn-Edwards (Modesto)Drop-off · 2000 W Orangeburg Ave, ModestoOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    2000 W Orangeburg Ave
    Modesto, CA 95350

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons; no aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers.

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  3. 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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  4. Stanislaus County Household Hazardous Waste FacilityCounty service · Stanislaus CountyStanislaus County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Stanislaus County site at 1710 Morgan Rd., Modesto, CA 95358 (unincorporated Stanislaus County). Hours: Households: Fridays and Saturdays 8 a.m.–noon (summer 7:30–11:30 a.m.).

    Cost & rules
    • Latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons; no aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers.
    • Free for Stanislaus County residents; up to 15 gallons or 125 lbs per visit.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. Habitat ReStore ModestoNonprofit service · Stanislaus CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Habitat Restore Modesto site at 2206 Tenaya Dr, Modesto, CA 95354 (unincorporated Stanislaus County).

    Cost & rules
    • Latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons; no aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers.
Places that don’t take paint (1)
  • City of Modesto Bulky Item Collection (pickup or haul-it-yourself voucher) · Modesto

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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California rules

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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 sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
    • PaintCare retail sites accept latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons, but not aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Stanislaus County HHW Facility at 1710 Morgan Rd, Modesto 95358 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in Stanislaus County). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Habitat Restore Modesto at 2206 Tenaya Dr, Modesto 95354 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Dunn-Edwards at 2000 W Orangeburg Ave, Modesto 95350 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Modesto: Bulky Item Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Modesto Public Works, Solid Waste Division
    • Each residential solid waste customer may have two bulky pick-ups per calendar year. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted: paints, TVs, computer monitors, tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Stanislaus County: Household Hazardous Waste Program (opens in new tab) · Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources
    • Household hazardous waste is collected free of charge from Stanislaus County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted examples include motor oil, paints and thinners, pool chemicals and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No more than 15 gallons or 125 lbs 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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