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Paint Recycling in Truckee, CA

Three Truckee stores take paint through PaintCare (Mountain Hardware on Donner Pass Rd and Soaring Way, Truckee Paint Mart); ERL collects paint at HHW appointment events.

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7 ways to get rid of a paint in Truckee

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · TruckeeNo 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. Mountain Hardware and Sports (Truckee)Drop-off · 11320 Donner Pass Rd, TruckeeOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    11320 Donner Pass Rd
    Truckee, CA 96161

    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. Truckee Paint Mart (Truckee)Drop-off · 10929 Industrial Way, TruckeeOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    10929 Industrial Way
    Truckee, CA 96161

    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. Mountain Hardware and Sports (Truckee)Drop-off · 10001 Soaring Way, TruckeeOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    10001 Soaring Way
    Truckee, CA 96161

    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. McCourtney Road Transfer Station (14741 Wolf Mountain Rd, Grass Valley)County service · Nevada CountyOpen to everyoneFree
    How it works

    Nevada County transfer station operated by WM at 14741 Wolf Mountain Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949, open Wednesday–Sunday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Free mattress drop-off and free household hazardous waste/reuse area; per-item rates for appliances, couches and tires (2026–27).

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  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. Eastern Regional Landfill Material Recovery Facility & Transfer Station (900 Cabin Creek Rd)Pickup service · TruckeeOpen to everyoneA detail isn’t confirmedCost not listed
    How it works

    The Eastern Regional Landfill MRF and transfer station at 900 Cabin Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161 (in Placer County, between Truckee and Olympic Valley), run by TTSD: winter hours Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m., credit card only. Free e-waste program and free May–October mattress recycling for California residents; per-item fees for appliances; HHW events by appointment.

    Cost & rules
    • Collected at scheduled HHW events by appointment (book online or call 530-583-7800).

    Official page (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

  • Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal: Cardboard & Over-Sized Items (opens in new tab) · Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal
    • ERL accepts program-eligible mattresses and box springs free May–October with proof of California residency, up to four units a day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal: E-Waste (opens in new tab) · Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal
    • ERL's free e-waste list includes California CRT, projection and flat-screen TVs; the free program is for California residents with proof of residence. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
  • Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal: Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal
    • Paint is collected during scheduled HHW events by appointment at the MRF. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
    • PaintCare lists Mountain Hardware and Sports at 11320 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee 96161 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Truckee Paint Mart at 10929 Industrial Way, Truckee 96161 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Mountain Hardware and Sports at 10001 Soaring Way, Truckee 96161 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). 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.
  • Nevada County Solid Waste: Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · County of Nevada
    • MRTS is operated by WM at 14741 Wolf Mountain Rd, Grass Valley; closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday–Sunday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The free household hazardous waste/reuse area takes paints, solvents, pesticides and cleaners, plus household batteries. 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.
  • 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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