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Paint Recycling in Detroit, MI

Detroit residents can take paint to the city's free Household Hazardous Waste Receiving Facility at 2000 E. Ferry Street. Paint may not be set out at the curb.

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

4 ways to get rid of a paint in Detroit

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · DetroitNo 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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  2. Detroit DPW Household Hazardous Waste Receiving FacilityDrop-off · 2000 E. Ferry Street, DetroitDetroit residentsFree
    Where

    2000 E. Ferry Street
    Detroit, MI 48211

    Hours

    Thursdays 7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; fourth Saturday of each month 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Paint

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Wayne County household hazardous waste collectionsCounty service · Wayne CountyWayne County residentsFree
    How it works

    Wayne County Department of Public Services holds four household hazardous waste collection days a year for county residents, taking household chemicals for disposal and electronics for recycling. The 2026 collections (Allen Park, Dearborn, Westland and Belleville) have all taken place; check the county site for the next schedule. Questions: Resource Recovery Coordinator, (734) 326-3936.

    Cost & rules
    • Only on the county collection days (four a year).

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Wayne County household hazardous waste recycling voucherCounty service · Wayne CountyWayne County residentsFree
    How it works

    Wayne County residents can pick up one free voucher per household (limited supply, first come, first served) at the county office, 3600 Commerce Court, Building E, Wayne, MI 48184, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and use it to drop off household hazardous waste and electronics at ERG Environmental Services, 13040 Merriman Road, Livonia, MI 48150, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Questions: (734) 326-5708.

    Cost & rules
    • Pick up a county voucher first, then drop off at ERG Environmental Services in Livonia on weekdays.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Hazardous Waste Information (opens in new tab) · City of Detroit Department of Public Works
    • The facility is open to Detroit residents only and there is no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted home toxics include paint and paint products and alkaline and auto batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 2026 Yard Waste and Bulk Collection flyer (opens in new tab) · City of Detroit Department of Public Works
    • DPW's 2026 bulk flyer says hazardous waste, liquids and paint are not accepted for bulk pickup and should be dropped off at the Hazardous Waste Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Program (opens in new tab) · Wayne County Department of Public Services, Environmental Services
    • Wayne County hosts four HHW collections a year for county residents, taking household chemicals for disposal and electronics for recycling; only household products from Wayne County residents are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items include household paints, stains and dyes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Wayne County residents can use a recycling voucher to drop off household hazardous waste five days a week at the county contractor's Livonia site; vouchers are picked up at 3600 Commerce Court, Building E, Wayne, MI 48184, weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Environmental Services (opens in new tab) · Wayne County Department of Public Services, Environmental Services
    • The county describes the recycling voucher for Wayne County residents as free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Vouchers are used at ERG Environmental Services, 13040 Merriman Road, Livonia; supplies are limited, first come, first served. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Voucher (flyer) (opens in new tab) · Wayne County Department of Public Services
    • One voucher per household, limited supply, first-come first-served; drop-off Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at ERG Environmental Services, 13040 Merriman Road, Livonia, MI 48150. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Acceptable items include household paints, stains and dyes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hazardous Waste Round-up (opens in new tab) · Canton Township Public Works
    • Canton's Hazardous Waste Round-up page lists the 2026 Wayne County HHW collection dates as free to all Wayne County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE lists paints and stains as household hazardous waste: oil-based paint and stains often contain toxic solvents and pigments; latex paint sometimes contains toxic pigments. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE suggests donating usable paints and stains to parks, churches, art councils, nonprofit housing groups, shelters and neighbours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare home page (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
    • Michigan has no PaintCare program: PaintCare lists California, Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare runs programs only in states with paint stewardship laws; Michigan is not one of them. Checked October 26, 2026.

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