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Paint Recycling in Evansville, IN

Oil-based paint goes to the county's spring and fall Tox-Away Days. Latex paint is not accepted there; let it harden and put it in the trash.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Evansville

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · EvansvilleNo 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. Vanderburgh County Tox-Away Days (household hazardous waste)County service · Vanderburgh CountyVanderburgh County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Spring and fall household hazardous waste collections for Vanderburgh County households (2026: March 28 and October 31, 8 a.m.-noon, former Roberts Stadium parking lot, entering on E. Franklin St. behind Swonder Ice Arena). Oil-based paint, auto and rechargeable batteries, chemicals; no latex paint, appliances or electronics.

    Cost & rules
    • Held twice a year (spring and fall); households only.
    • Oil-based paint only; latex paint is not accepted (let it harden and put it in the trash).

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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

  • Tox Away Day (opens in new tab) · Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District
    • Tox-Away accepts motor oil and filters, oil-based paint, automotive batteries and fluids, solvents and rechargeable batteries, among other household hazardous items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex paint, appliances and electronics are not accepted; hardened latex paint can go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tox-Away Day is held in spring and fall (2026: March 28 and October 31, 8 a.m.-noon, former Roberts Stadium parking lot) for Vanderburgh County households only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate - Evansville Goodwill Industries (opens in new tab) · Evansville Goodwill Industries
    • Evansville Goodwill accepts most clean, gently used items, including used computers of any brand; it cannot accept chemicals and paint or mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Evansville Goodwill store locator data (Stockist feed behind evvgoodwill.org/shop) (opens in new tab) · Evansville Goodwill Industries
    • Evansville Goodwill store locator lists Goodwill Washington Ave at 5001 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Evansville Goodwill store locator lists Goodwill West Side at 4660 West Lloyd Expressway, Evansville, IN 47712. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Evansville Goodwill store locator lists Goodwill Outlet at 500 S Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • IDEM: never pour paint down the drain or put it in the trash unless completely dry; use up good paint, give it to theater or community groups, or use a paint exchange. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • IDEM: check with your local HHW program for a paint exchange or other disposal options; with no local program, dried-out paint can go in regular garbage (cat litter speeds drying). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
    • PaintCare's state list (California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington) does not include Indiana: there is no PaintCare program in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws. Checked October 26, 2026.

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