Paint Recycling in Annapolis, MD

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• Recycling Centers (opens in new tab) · Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, Bureau of Waste Management Services
  • Recycling Center users must show an Anne Arundel County driver's license and vehicle registration. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rechargeable batteries and oil-based paints are not accepted at County Recycling Centers or the landfill. Checked October 20, 2026 (automated check).
• Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off (opens in new tab) · Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, Bureau of Waste Management Services
  • HHW drop-off events are held 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on select Saturdays at the Heritage Office Complex, 2662 Riva Road, Annapolis (2027: March 20, April 17, May 22, June 12, September 18 and October 9). Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
  • This program is for Anne Arundel County residents only; commercial vehicles and waste are not accepted. Checked October 20, 2026 (automated check).
  • Accepted materials include rechargeable batteries and latex and oil-based paints. Checked October 20, 2026 (automated check).
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · City of Annapolis Department of Public Works
  • Annapolis has no HHW collection of its own; it has a partnership with Anne Arundel County to accept City residents' HHW at the County's collection events. Checked October 20, 2026 (automated check).
• PaintCare: Maryland paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • The sites are open to households, businesses, government agencies and others with leftover paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is no charge to drop off paint at a PaintCare site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare sites take house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare offers free pickup for 100+ gallons of unwanted paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1733: Paint Stewardship Program (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
  • By law, a paint collection site in the program plan may not charge an extra fee to take paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • From January 1, 2026 (or 6 months after plan approval), architectural paint may be sold in Maryland only if its producer is in an approved Paint Stewardship Program, and an assessment is added to the price. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The program plan must put a paint collection site within 15 miles of at least 90% of Maryland residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Products We Accept (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • PaintCare sites do not take aerosol coatings, solvents, or industrial and non-architectural products. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Products must be in original containers of 5 gallons or less, with the maker's label and a secured lid; open or leaking cans are refused. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • Maryland is one of the states with a PaintCare program. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1701: Definitions (Statewide Recycling; covered electronic devices, architectural paint, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
  • Architectural paint means interior and exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of 5 gallons or less; industrial, original equipment and specialty coatings are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
  • Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint is listed as a type of household hazardous waste in Maryland law. Checked October 26, 2026.
• MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Maryland Department of the Environment
  • Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.

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