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Paint Recycling in Richmond, IN

Oil-based paint can go to the household hazardous waste drop-off at the New Paris Pike Landfill.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Richmond

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · RichmondNo 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. New Paris Pike Landfill Residential Resource Recovery Area (Richmond Sanitary District)City service · RichmondRichmond residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Richmond Sanitary District landfill at 5242 New Paris Pike (the U.S. Census places it in unincorporated Wayne Township, just outside Richmond). The Recovery Area, open to district customers Mon-Fri 7:30-6 and Sat 8-4, takes household trash, recycling (including cardboard and metal), tires and freon units for fees, e-waste ($2 per item) and household hazardous waste.

    Cost & rules
    • Recovery Area for Richmond Sanitary District customers; bring a recent bill and photo ID.
    • Oil-based paints are accepted as household hazardous waste.

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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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Indiana rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • New Paris Pike Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Richmond Sanitary District
    • New Paris Pike Landfill, 5242 New Paris Pike: the Recovery Area (household trash, yard waste, recycling) is open Mon-Fri 7:30-6 and Sat 8-4 to Richmond Sanitary District customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Visitors may be asked for proof of Richmond Sanitation District service (recent bill and photo ID). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous waste accepted includes oil-based paints, motor oil and car batteries. 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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