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Paint Recycling in Placentia, CA

Placentia has three PaintCare drop-off sites for leftover paint: Dunn-Edwards, Sherwin-Williams and Ace Hardware of Placentia.

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8 ways to get rid of a paint in Placentia

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · PlacentiaNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
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    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 (1575 N Placentia Ave, Placentia)Drop-off · 1575 N Placentia Ave, PlacentiaOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    1575 N Placentia Ave
    Placentia, CA 92870

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sources

  3. Sherwin-Williams (1290 E Yorba Linda Blvd, Placentia)Drop-off · 1290 E Yorba Linda Blvd, PlacentiaOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    1290 E Yorba Linda Blvd
    Placentia, CA 92870

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sources

  4. Ace Hardware of Placentia (1257 Yorba Linda Ave, Placentia)Drop-off · 1257 Yorba Linda Ave, PlacentiaOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    1257 Yorba Linda Ave
    Placentia, CA 92870

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sources

  5. 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)

  6. OC Waste & Recycling Anaheim HHW Collection CenterDrop-off · outside Placentia · 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 & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  7. OC Waste & Recycling Huntington Beach HHW Collection CenterDrop-off · outside Placentia · 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 & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  8. OC Waste & Recycling Irvine HHW Collection CenterDrop-off · outside Placentia · 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 & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
    • PaintCare lists Dunn-Edwards at 1575 N Placentia Ave, Placentia 92870 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 1290 E Yorba Linda Blvd, Placentia 92870 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Ace Hardware of Placentia at 1257 Yorba Linda Ave, Placentia 92870 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses). 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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