Paint Recycling in Baton Rouge, LA
Paint is not collected at the curb. Habitat ReStore takes full or partly full latex paint and full cans of oil paint year-round, and the City-Parish collects leftover paint at its spring and fall household hazardous materials days.
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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.
Louisiana rules
- LDEQ names old paint among the household hazardous items collected at Household Hazardous Waste Days. Source: LDEQ: Hazardous Waste Permitting (Universal Waste Program, Household Hazardous Waste Days) (opens in new tab)
- Household hazardous waste is collected at community Household Hazardous Waste Days, where people drop off items they should not put in the trash. Source: LDEQ: Hazardous Waste Permitting (Universal Waste Program, Household Hazardous Waste Days) (opens in new tab)
More Louisiana rules (3)
- Local entities that want to host a household hazardous waste day must submit a request to LDEQ. Source: LDEQ: Hazardous Waste Permitting (Universal Waste Program, Household Hazardous Waste Days) (opens in new tab)
- LDEQ gathers recycling information from cities and parishes and reports it to the Legislature; local governments run recycling. Source: LDEQ: Recycling (opens in new tab)
- Louisiana's Solid Waste Recycling and Reduction Law is La. R.S. 30:2411 through 2423. Source: LDEQ: Recycling (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (24)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Garbage Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- Only residential waste is collected; commercial, demolition, remodeling, medical and eviction waste are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household hazardous waste is not allowed in carts or at the curb. Checked October 26, 2026.
- FAQs: What items can be placed at curbside for collection? (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- Curbside collection excludes household hazardous waste such as paint, chemicals, thinner, batteries and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Curbside Collection Dos and Don'ts (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- The collection policies apply to single-family homes and multi-family units below a tri-plex in East Baton Rouge Parish, except in the cities of Baker and Zachary. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Out-of-Cart Collection Contract Definitions (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- Out-of-cart service is not provided to multi-family units (3 or more units under one roof). Checked October 26, 2026.
- North Landfill Operations (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- The North Landfill is free for East Baton Rouge Parish residents bringing garbage and trash with proof of residence such as a driver's license or water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill Rules and Waste Acceptance (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- Residents dispose of residential solid waste at no charge by showing a Louisiana driver's license, other government ID or utility bill with their East Baton Rouge Parish address. Checked October 26, 2026.
- People living outside East Baton Rouge Parish may use the landfill but pay tipping fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The landfill does not accept batteries, paints, paint thinners or liquids without prior written approval. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Starwood Court Collection Facility Rules & Information (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- People living outside East Baton Rouge Parish may not use the collection facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents dispose of non-perishable waste at no charge by showing a valid Louisiana driver's license or utility bill with their East Baton Rouge Parish address. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The facility does not accept white goods, batteries, electronic waste, tires or liquid waste such as paints and paint thinners. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- The Recycling Office holds semi-annual household hazardous material collection days in the spring and fall. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Waste generated by a business is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Paint cans more than half full should be saved for the household waste collection day; emptied or dried latex cans can go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The City-Parish says Habitat ReStore accepts full or partially full cans of latex paint or stain and full cans of oil paint year-round. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Welcome Home to Baton Rouge: New Resident Outreach Flyer (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- Residents are told to store hazardous materials like chemicals and paint and bring them to the semi-annual collection day held each spring and fall. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge
- Standard pickup of large donations is free if the donation is placed outside and marked "ReStore Donation"; priority pickup from inside the home costs a fee. Schedule at 225-315-0127. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Building materials accepted include paint, opened and unopened. Checked October 26, 2026.
- LDEQ: Hazardous Waste Permitting (Universal Waste Program, Household Hazardous Waste Days) (opens in new tab) · Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
- Household hazardous waste is collected at community Household Hazardous Waste Days, where people drop off items they should not put in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Local entities that want to host a household hazardous waste day must submit a request to LDEQ. Checked October 26, 2026.
- LDEQ names old paint among the household hazardous items collected at Household Hazardous Waste Days. Checked October 26, 2026.
- LDEQ: Recycling (opens in new tab) · Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
- LDEQ gathers recycling information from cities and parishes and reports it to the Legislature; local governments run recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Louisiana's Solid Waste Recycling and Reduction Law is La. R.S. 30:2411 through 2423. Checked October 26, 2026.
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