Paint Recycling in Erie, CO

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Longmont
  • Residential drop-off at the HMMF is year-round Wednesday–Saturday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. and free of charge to all Longmont residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Proof of Boulder County residency is required (e.g. driver’s license, vehicle registration, utility bill). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Boulder County
  • The HMMF accepts waste from residents and businesses of Boulder County, the City and County of Broomfield and the Town of Erie. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential waste from outside the HMMF service area is charged a $50 out-of-county fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Wastes Accepted for Disposal (opens in new tab) · Boulder County
  • Paint accepted: lacquers and stains, latex (water-based) paint, model airplane paints, oil-based (alkyd) paints, paint remover, thinners and varnishes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Liquids in a 5-gallon bucket need 1 inch of space below the brim; containers larger than 5 gallons are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Dried-out latex paint goes in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Colorado (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • There is no charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare drop-off sites in Colorado are available to households, businesses, government agencies and others with leftover paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill of Colorado: Material Donations (donation guidelines) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
  • Goodwill cannot accept broken, stained or worn furniture or paint and other hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Colorado paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • In Colorado, there is no charge to drop off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare's Colorado drop-off sites are open to households, businesses, government agencies and others with leftover paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For a limited time, PaintCare offers a door-to-door pickup service in Colorado for households in certain counties with more than ten gallons of leftover paint, stain and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The door-to-door paint pickup covers El Paso, Teller, Arapahoe, Adams, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties; call (720) 854-8722 to see if you qualify. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is no charge for PaintCare's door-to-door household paint pickup; it is paid for by the PaintCare fee on new paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For 100 gallons or more of unwanted paint, PaintCare offers a free large-volume pickup service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists 225 year-round paint drop-off sites in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The PaintCare fee, added to the price of new paint in Colorado, funds the program; it is not a tax or a deposit. Checked October 26, 2026.
• CDPHE: Paint frequently asked questions (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
  • CDPHE says old or unused paint can be dropped off at a participating PaintCare location at no cost to the consumer. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Products We Accept (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare sites do not accept aerosol coatings (spray paint), solvents, or products labeled for industrial or non-architectural use. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint must be in its original container, 5 gallons or smaller, with the manufacturer's printed label. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare drop-off sites do not accept containers that are leaking, empty, or missing the original printed label. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: FAQs (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • PaintCare's general FAQ (not specific to Colorado) says sites limit how much paint they take per visit, but every site accepts at least 5 gallons; call ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare says paint that has completely dried out (rock hard) can go in the trash, with the lid off so collectors can see it holds no liquid. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare drop-off sites do not accept empty paint cans. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not every paint store takes back paint; retailers are PaintCare drop-off sites voluntarily. Checked October 26, 2026.
• CDPHE: Paint stewardship and recycling (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
  • Since July 1, 2015, the Architectural Paint Stewardship Act has allowed PaintCare, a nonprofit, to collect unused paint in Colorado. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collected latex paint is reused or recycled into new paint; oil-based paint can be used as fuel. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 25 (Part 3 of Article 17: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act) (opens in new tab) · Colorado General Assembly, Office of Legislative Legal Services
  • Colorado's paint stewardship law is the Architectural Paint Stewardship Act (C.R.S. 25-17-401 et seq.). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The law requires the paint stewardship plan to give at least 90% of Colorado residents a permanent paint collection site within 15 miles of home. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · Weld County
  • Weld County residents can dispose of household hazardous products for free at the two county facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Business waste is accepted by appointment only, not on residential drop-off days; call (970) 400-2217. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No containers larger than 5 gallons; containers must be intact and not leaking; no plastic bags. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 200-pound limit per drop-off, per day of operation, per household. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Weld County
  • The HHW program is for all Weld County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Weld County does not charge residents but does charge businesses for HHW drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Acceptable Household Materials (opens in new tab) · Weld County
  • Oil and latex paints, paint thinners, stains and varnish are on the accepted list. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • Record 6243: open to households and businesses in Colorado; paint accepted during regular business hours — call ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Record 6243: limit 5 gallons per visit; accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Record 6243: no aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Clean-Up Days (opens in new tab) · Town of Erie
  • Erie residents can take paint to the Hazardous Materials Management Facility in Boulder free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Weld County HHW facility may only be used by Erie residents on the Weld County side of town. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Town of Erie
  • Erie residents, regardless of county, can use Boulder County’s HMMF; Weld County’s facility may only be used by Erie residents on the Weld County side of town. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Front Range Landfill, Inc. (Waste Connections)
  • The general public and haulers from any location can use the landfill; proof of residency is only needed for a town free drop-off day. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Services (disposal fees) (opens in new tab) · Front Range Landfill, Inc. (Waste Connections) · effective December 1, 2024
  • Safety vests with reflective stripes are required for anyone exiting the vehicle and sell for $8. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Materials (opens in new tab) · Front Range Landfill, Inc. (Waste Connections)
  • Unaccepted: air conditioners, batteries, electronic waste, freezers, hazardous waste, liquids including paint, refrigerators, tires. Checked October 26, 2026.

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