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Paint Recycling in Thousand Oaks, CA

The City HHW Facility in Newbury Park takes all kinds of paint from residents by appointment. Dunn-Edwards, Sherwin-Williams and Ace Hardware in Thousand Oaks are PaintCare drop-off sites.

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7 ways to get rid of a paint in Thousand Oaks

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Thousand OaksNo 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. City of Thousand Oaks Household Hazardous Waste FacilityDrop-off · 2010 Conejo Center Drive, Thousand OaksThousand Oaks residentsFree
    Where

    2010 Conejo Center Drive
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

    Hours

    Fridays and Saturdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m., by appointment

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Appointment required; Thousand Oaks residents only (bring ID or a utility bill).

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Dunn-Edwards (Thousand Oaks)Drop-off · 360 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand OaksOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    360 E Thousand Oaks Blvd
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

    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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  4. Sherwin-Williams (Thousand Oaks)Drop-off · 2994 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand OaksOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    2994 E Thousand Oaks Blvd
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

    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.

    Full details & sources

  5. Ace Hardware of Thousand Oaks (Thousand Oaks)Drop-off · 1934 E Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand OaksOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    1934 E Avenida De Los Arboles
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

    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.

    Full details & sources

  6. 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)

  7. City of Camarillo Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off (880 W. Verdulera St.)Drop-off · outside Thousand Oaks · 880 W. Verdulera St., CamarilloThousand Oaks residentsFree
    Where

    880 W. Verdulera St.
    Camarillo, CA 93010

    Hours

    Second consecutive Friday and Saturday of each month, by appointment only

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • By appointment only (book online or call 805-987-0717); legal transport limit 15 gallons or 125 lbs.

    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

  • City of Camarillo: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Camarillo
    • The City holds two HHW drop-off events on the second consecutive Friday and Saturday of each month; book online or call (805) 987-0717. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Waste is only accepted by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items include household and auto batteries, electronics/e-waste, and latex or oil-based paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
    • PaintCare lists City of Camarillo HHW Facility at 880 Verdulera St, Camarillo 93010 as a paint drop-off site (HHW and VSQG Businesses in Camarillo Moorpark Oxnard Port Hueneme Santa Paula Thousand Oaks Unincorporated Ventura County). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • 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 City of Thousand Oaks HHW Facility at 2010 Conejo Center Dr, Newbury Park 91320 as a paint drop-off site (HHW and VSQG Businesses in Thousand Oaks Unincorporated Ventura County). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Dunn-Edwards at 360 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks 91360 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 2994 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks 91362 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Ace Hardware of Thousand Oaks at 1934 E Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks 91362 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Moorpark: Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Moorpark
    • Moorpark residents may take HHW free to the Camarillo location (second Friday-Saturday of each month, call 805-987-0717) or Simi Valley; the City pays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Port Hueneme: Universal & Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Port Hueneme
    • Oil-based paint, solvents and other hazardous waste go to Clean Harbors, 880 W Verdulera Street, Camarillo, free for Port Hueneme residents by appointment. 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.
  • City of Thousand Oaks: Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Thousand Oaks Sustainability Division
    • Appointments are required; book online or call Clean Harbors at (800) 356-8570. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bring photo ID or a utility bill to verify residency; you must live in Thousand Oaks or unincorporated Ventura County within the City. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted materials include batteries, electronics, paint (all kinds) and auto batteries; limit 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle. 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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