Paint Recycling in Durham, NH
The LaRoche Transfer Station accepts some paints; ask the attendant.
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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.
New Hampshire rules
- Latex (water-based) paint can be dried out and put in household trash; usable full cans can be donated to Habitat for Humanity. Source: NHDES: Paint (opens in new tab)
- Oil-based, lead-based and solvent-based paints are hazardous and belong at a household hazardous waste collection, not the trash. Source: NHDES: Paint (opens in new tab)
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Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- NHDES: Paint (opens in new tab) · NH Department of Environmental Services
- Latex (water-based) paint can be dried out and put in household trash; usable full cans can be donated to Habitat for Humanity. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil-based, lead-based and solvent-based paints are hazardous and belong at a household hazardous waste collection, not the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Town of Durham: Raymond A. Laroche, Sr. Transfer Station and Recycling Center Permits (opens in new tab) · Town of Durham
- Permit holders must be Durham residents or property owners. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The resident/taxpayer permit sticker is provided at no additional cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The permit covers refuse, cardboard, tires, motor oil, some paints and decontaminated metals. Checked October 26, 2026.
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