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Paint Recycling in Ventura, CA

City of Ventura residents can drop off latex paint free at Gold Coast Recycling's ABOP area (10-gallon limit) or bring any paint to the free monthly HHW events by appointment. Catalina Paint on E. Main St. is a PaintCare site.

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5 ways to get rid of a paint in Ventura

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · VenturaNo 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. Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · 5275 Colt St., VenturaOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    5275 Colt St.
    Ventura, CA 93003

    Hours

    Monday–Friday 5 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday 5 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    Fees for paint
    Minimum fee trash disposal (half a ton or less)$40.40 per visit
    • ABOP paint drop-off for City of Ventura residents / Harrison residential customers: latex paint only, limit 10 gallons, labels required; no oil-based or spray paint.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Catalina Paint (Ventura)Drop-off · 4009 E Main St, VenturaOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    4009 E Main St
    Ventura, CA 93003

    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. City of Ventura Monthly Household Hazardous Waste Collection EventsCity service · VenturaVentura residentsFree
    How it works

    Free HHW drop-off for City of Ventura residents on the third Saturday of each month (no event in December), 9 a.m.–2 p.m., by appointment; register online or call (805) 652-4525.

    Cost & rules
    • Appointment required; third Saturday of each month except December.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  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)

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: 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 Gold Coast Recycling and Transfer Station at 5275 Colt St, Ventura 93003 as a paint drop-off site (Households Only (No Businesses) in Ventura County). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare lists Catalina Paint at 4009 E Main St, Ventura 93003 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in California). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station
    • Gold Coast offers minimum-fee self-haul trash disposal for businesses and residents, including out-of-county loads. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station: Fees (opens in new tab) · Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station
    • Minimum trash disposal fee (half a ton or less) is $40.40; $89.49 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station: Guidelines (what we do & do not accept) (opens in new tab) · Gold Coast Recycling & Transfer Station
    • ABOP recycling (residential customers of Harrison Industries only) takes auto and household batteries and latex paint (limit 10 gallons, labels on cans); no oil-based paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Ventura: Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction (opens in new tab) · City of Ventura Public Works, Environmental Sustainability
    • E-waste disposal is free at Gold Coast for City of Ventura residents with a Ventura address; businesses pay a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • City of Ventura residents may recycle antifreeze, auto and household batteries, oil and latex paint (limit 10 gallons, labels required) at Gold Coast Recycling for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • City of Ventura residents are encouraged to use the monthly free HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Typical HHW items include automotive and household batteries (no lithium phosphate or solar backup batteries) and paints. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Events are the third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., none in December; appointments are required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DOT rules limit 15 gallons or 125 lbs. per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Ventura: Residential HHW Collection Event Registration (opens in new tab) · City of Ventura Public Works, Environmental Sustainability
    • Registration is for City of Ventura residents only; businesses must call (805) 652-4525. 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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