Paint Recycling in Livonia, MI

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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.
• Refuse Disposal Site (opens in new tab) · City of Livonia Department of Public Works
  • The Refuse Disposal Site at 32300 Glendale Avenue only allows Livonia residents to dispose of refuse from a Livonia household. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not accepted: animal waste, chemicals, fungicides, gasoline, paint and pesticides. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off (opens in new tab) · ERG Environmental Services
  • Communities not listed pay standard pricing of $0.75 per pound with a $20 minimum; all communities pay standard pricing for latex paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ERG accepts oil-based and latex paints and stains and batteries of any kind. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ERG no longer accepts cash at the drop-off door; credit card and personal check are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Livonia Department of Public Works
  • Livonia residents can drop off HHW and e-waste at ERG year-round, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with proof of residency; they pay $5 for every 100 pounds and 75 cents per pound over 100 lbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For Livonia residents ERG accepts items including oil-based paints, used computers, printers, batteries and electronics; latex paint carries a 75 cents per pound disposal fee. 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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