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Paint Recycling in Fort Wayne, IN

Liquid paint goes to ACDEM's Tox Tuesday drop-off on Carroll Road (latex $1 a quart, $2 a gallon). Only completely dry latex paint may go 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 Fort Wayne

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Fort WayneNo 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. ACDEM Tox Tuesday household hazardous waste drop-offCounty service · Allen CountyAllen County residentsFrom $1
    How it works

    Weekly household hazardous waste drop-off for Allen County residents every Tuesday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the ACDEM Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 2260 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 (the U.S. Census places this address in Huntertown town, Perry Township). Small fees by weight or item; cash or check only; no electronics.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Latex paint, per quart$1
    Latex paint, per gallon$2
    Latex paint, per 5-gallon container$10
    Other hazardous material, 0-15 lb$5
    • Allen County residents only; Tuesdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; cash or check only; no garbage bags (use boxes or totes).

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Places that don’t take paint (6)

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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Indiana rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Wayne
    • The City sends residents to the Allen County Department of Environmental Management for unusual items, including household hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · Allen County Department of Environmental Management
    • Tox Tuesday is for Allen County residents only, every Tuesday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cash or check only; electronics are not accepted; items in garbage bags are refused. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Liquid latex paint brought to the facility is sent for recycling; only completely dry latex paint may go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 2026 ACDEM Waste Watcher (opens in new tab) · Allen County Department of Environmental Management
    • Latex paint fees at Tox Tuesday: $1 per quart, $2 per gallon, $10 per 5-gallon container. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • General residential hazardous material is priced by weight: $5 for 0-15 lb, $10 for 16-30 lb, $15 for 31-45 lb, $20 for 46-60 lb, $1 per pound over 60 lb; paints and stains are on the accepted list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore Donations (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne
    • Drop off items at the ReStore during business hours or schedule a free pickup of larger items or loads. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The ReStore cannot accept computers, tablets and printers, mattresses and box springs, or paint and stain. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana
    • Goodwill cannot accept batteries, paint, refrigerators and freezers, mattresses and box springs, tires, or washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Shop Online or in Our Stores (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana
    • Goodwill Brooklyn Avenue store: 3127 Brooklyn Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46809. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill Covington Plaza store: 6256 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill Dupont Village store: 525 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill Georgetown Square store: 6404 E. State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill Glenbrook Commons store: 4122 Lima Road B6, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. 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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