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Paint Recycling in Tracy, CA

Vans Ace Hardware and Dunn-Edwards on N Tracy Blvd are PaintCare drop-off sites; San Joaquin County residents can also use the county HHW facility in Stockton free.

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7 ways to get rid of a paint in Tracy

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · TracyNo 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. Vans Ace Hardware (Tracy)Drop-off · 2695 N Tracy Blvd, TracyOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    2695 N Tracy Blvd
    Tracy, CA 95376

    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. Dunn-Edwards (Tracy)Drop-off · 3380 N Tracy Blvd, TracyOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    3380 N Tracy Blvd
    Tracy, CA 95376

    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

  4. 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)

  5. San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste FacilityCounty service · San Joaquin CountySan Joaquin County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    San Joaquin County site at 7850 R.A. Bridgeford Street, Stockton, CA 95206 (unincorporated San Joaquin County). Hours: Thursday–Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed major holidays).

    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 San Joaquin County residents; up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  6. North County Recycling Center and Sanitary LandfillCounty service · San Joaquin CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    How it works

    San Joaquin County site at 17720 E. Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240 (unincorporated San Joaquin County). Hours: Monday–Sunday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day).

    Cost & rules
    • Latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons; no aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  7. Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer StationCounty service · San Joaquin CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    How it works

    San Joaquin County site at 2323 E. Lovelace Road, Manteca, CA 95336 (unincorporated San Joaquin County). Hours: Monday–Sunday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day).

    Cost & rules
    • Latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons; no aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take paint (2)
  • City of Tracy Annual Residential Clean-Up (bulky item pickup) · Tracy
  • Tracy Material Recovery Facility & Solid Waste Transfer (public disposal) · Tracy

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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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 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 San Joaquin County HHW Facility at 7850 R A Bridgeford St, Stockton 95206 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in San Joaquin County). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists North County Recycling Center at 17720 E Harney Ln, Lodi 95240 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in San Joaquin County). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Lovelace Transfer Station at 2323 E Lovelace Rd, Manteca 95336 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in San Joaquin County). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Vans Ace Hardware at 2695 N Tracy Blvd, Tracy 95376 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Dunn-Edwards at 3380 N Tracy Blvd, Tracy 95376 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • San Joaquin County: Household Hazardous Waste Facility (opens in new tab) · San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division
    • The service is free for San Joaquin County residents; small-business waste by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of HHW per trip. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Stockton: Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Stockton Public Works
    • Examples of HHW: fluorescent bulbs, paint, household cleaners, used motor oil and filters, batteries, pool chemicals, medicines, electronic waste, pesticides. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • San Joaquin County: North County Recycling Center and Sanitary Landfill price sheet (effective January 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division · effective January 1, 2026
    • Proof of San Joaquin County residency is required for special waste at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • San Joaquin County: Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station price sheet (effective January 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division · effective January 1, 2026
    • Proof of San Joaquin County residency is required for special waste at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annual Residential Clean-Up Program (opens in new tab) · Tracy Delta Solid Waste Management
    • Each residential property within Tracy city limits is eligible for one free Annual Residential Clean-Up per calendar year. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not collected: motor vehicle parts, tires of any kind, construction debris, hazardous waste (paint, batteries, oil, pesticides). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annual Residential Bulky Items Pick-Up Program (opens in new tab) · City of Tracy
    • Only for residential customers inside Tracy city limits with an active, current City utility account. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Public Disposal Pricing (opens in new tab) · Tracy Material Recovery Facility & Solid Waste Transfer
    • Tracy MRF is at 30703 South MacArthur Drive, Tracy, CA 95377; facility hours Mon–Fri 8–4, Sat 8–3:30. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hazardous waste is not accepted at the MRF. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Tracy
    • The City of Tracy points residents to PaintCare drop-off sites for paint and lists the San Joaquin County HHW Facility as a resource. 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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