Paint Recycling in Greenwood, IN

Paint is excluded from Greenwood heavy trash; Johnson County residents can take oil-based paint to the county Recycling Center in Franklin (latex is not accepted there).

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Greenwood

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · GreenwoodNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
How it works
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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Johnson County Recycling Center (Johnson County Recycling District)County service · Johnson CountyConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
County recycling drop-off at 2250 North Graham Road, Franklin (Franklin city), open Tuesday-Saturday. Takes recyclables including cardboard, many electronics (computers, microwaves; no TVs or monitors), household hazardous waste such as oil-based paint, and rechargeable and lead-acid batteries. HHW is for Johnson County residents only.
Cost & rules
- Household hazardous waste drop-off is for Johnson County residents only; no appointment needed.
- Oil-based paint and stains only; latex paint is not accepted.
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Places that don’t take paint (1)

City of Greenwood monthly heavy trash pickup (Best Way Disposal) · Greenwood

Before you go

Note whether it’s latex (water-based) or oil-based; programs often treat them differently.
Keep paint in its original, labelled, closed container.
Ask about quantity limits per visit.

More about paint

Indiana rules

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. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
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). Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)

More Indiana rules (11)

PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws. Source: PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab)
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. Source: PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab)
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. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
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. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab)
IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Greenwood Waste Disposal Information and Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Greenwood / Best Way Disposal
- Heavy trash is collected once per month during the last full week of the month on the regular trash day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Heavy trash cannot include tires, electronics of any kind, batteries, paint or household chemicals. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Johnson County Recycling District
- Johnson County residents can drop off household hazardous waste without an appointment; the service is not for businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil-based paint and stains are accepted; latex paint and water-based stains are not. 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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