Paint Recycling in Holland, MI

Oil-based paint goes to the Ottawa County Environmental Sustainability Centers (free for county residents); latex paint can be dried and trashed.

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Holland

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · HollandNo 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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Ottawa County Environmental Sustainability Centers (HHW, electronics, scrap metal, tires)County service · Ottawa CountyOttawa County residentsConditions applyFree
How it works
Ottawa County drop-off centers for household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal and scrap tires; HHW is free for Ottawa County residents, no appointment. Holland location: 14053 Quincy St, Holland, MI 49424, Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Census places this address in Holland charter township, outside the City of Holland). Other centers in Grand Haven, Jenison (Georgetown) and Coopersville. CRT/projection TVs and tires carry fees; card payments only.
Cost & rules
- Oil-based paint and stain only; latex paint may be dried and put in the trash.
- Free for Ottawa County residents; no appointment needed.
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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.

More about paint

Michigan rules

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. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
EGLE suggests donating usable paints and stains to parks, churches, art councils, nonprofit housing groups, shelters and neighbours. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)

More Michigan rules (8)

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. Source: PaintCare home page (opens in new tab)
PaintCare runs programs only in states with paint stewardship laws; Michigan is not one of them. Source: PaintCare home page (opens in new tab)
EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Source: EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab)
HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (14)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Household Hazardous Waste Program (opens in new tab) · Ottawa County Department of Public Health
- Household hazardous waste is available to Ottawa County residents for free at any Environmental Sustainability Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted painting supplies include oil-based paint and stain, lacquer and thinners. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Alkaline batteries and latex paint are not accepted (latex may be dried and trashed); no freon appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
Project Pride Coupon (opens in new tab) · City of Holland
- For hazardous materials, the city points residents to recycleholland.com/location-finder or the Ottawa County Health Department HHW page. 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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