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Paint Recycling in Southfield, MI

Oil-based paint goes to RRRASOC household hazardous waste events. Latex paint is not accepted there and can be dried out and put in the trash.

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

3 ways to get rid of a paint in Southfield

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · SouthfieldNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
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    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. Oakland County NoHaz household hazardous waste collection eventsCounty service · Oakland CountyOpen to everyone$135/vehicle
    How it works

    Annual series of household hazardous waste and electronics collection events run by the NoHaz consortium of Oakland County communities (hotline 248-858-5656). Pre-register at NoHaz.Eventbrite.com. Fees are per vehicle, per event and set by each member community (Pontiac residents free in 2026); residents of non-member communities and addresses outside Oakland County pay $135. The 2026 events (April-September, including the Oakland County Service Center campus, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac) are finished; 2027 dates are expected to be posted in February 2027.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Residents of non-member communities or outside Oakland County$135 per vehicle
    • Collection events only (2027 dates expected February 2027); pre-register online. Fees are per vehicle and set by your community (Pontiac free in 2026).
    • Before you go: Do not dry out paint or add anything to it. Liquids in leakproof containers of 5 gallons or smaller.

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  3. RRRASOC household hazardous waste and e-waste collection (events and ERG weekday drop-off)County service · Oakland CountySouthfield residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    RRRASOC holds recurring household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events, where e-waste is also accepted, for residents of its member communities (Farmington, Farmington Hills, Milford, Milford Township, Novi, South Lyon, Southfield, Walled Lake and Wixom). 2026 events were held in Wixom, Southfield (RRRASOC MRF truck entrance, 20875 Mapleridge Avenue), Farmington Hills (Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge), Milford and Novi (DPW), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. On non-event days RRRASOC residents can drop off HHW at ERG Environmental Services, 13040 Merriman Road, Livonia (outside the member communities), Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; ERG also offers paid home pickup ($135 per stop plus $0.75 per pound).

    Cost & rules
    • Oil-based paint and primer only; latex paint is not accepted and should be dried out and put in the trash.
    • RRRASOC HHW collection events are for residents of member communities; check the RRRASOC event schedule.

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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

  • NoHaz (opens in new tab) · Oakland County
    • All 2026 collection events are completed; check back in February 2027 for next year's dates, locations, communities and fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fees are per vehicle, per event and are set by each member community. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pontiac is a 2026 NoHaz member community with free participation. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents of non-member communities pay $135 per vehicle, per event; addresses outside Oakland County also pay $135. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Addresses outside Oakland County may attend for $135 per vehicle, per event. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pre-register and pay any fees online; registration opens about three weeks before each event. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential waste only; no business, institution or contractor waste. Bring proof of residency and the registration ticket. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil-based and latex paint are accepted; do not dry them out or add anything to the paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Liquids must be in leakproof containers of 5 gallons or smaller. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • RRRASOC home page (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
    • RRRASOC was established in 1989 and serves Farmington, Farmington Hills, Milford, Milford Township, Novi, South Lyon, Southfield, Walled Lake and Wixom. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Event Schedule (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
    • HHW collection events are only for residents of RRRASOC member communities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • RRRASOC residents can attend any HHW event, and electronic waste is accepted at all HHW events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HHW Acceptable Materials (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
    • Accepted HHW includes oil-based paint and primer, solvents and paint thinner. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex Paint (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
    • Latex paint is not hazardous; it is not accepted at HHW events and can go in the trash once solidified. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex paint is not accepted at HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rubbish Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Southfield, Public Works
    • Cleaning fluids, paint thinner and turpentine are hazardous waste and should go to Household Hazardous Waste Days. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Information (opens in new tab) · City of Southfield
    • Southfield's recycling page links to RRRASOC guides on safe battery and bulb disposal, household hazardous waste and paint disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County
    • Donation drop-offs are welcome at the Waterford and Southfield ReStores, and Habitat offers free donation pickups. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items the ReStores DO NOT ACCEPT (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County
    • Mattresses and box springs are not accepted unless new and wrapped; paint and stain (new or used) and sleeper sofas are not accepted. 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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