Paint Recycling in Los Alamos, NM

Curbside customers can bring paint to the monthly household hazardous waste drop-off at the Eco Station (9 a.m.–1 p.m.).

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Los Alamos

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Los AlamosNo 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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Los Alamos County household hazardous waste collectionCounty service · Los Alamos CountyLos Alamos County residentsCost not listed
How it works
Monthly household hazardous waste drop-off at the Eco Station (3701 E. Jemez Road), 9 a.m.–1 p.m., for Los Alamos County residents who pay for curbside roll-cart service. Accepts paints, stains, solvents, automotive fluids, pesticides and similar items. See the county's 2026 HHW schedule for dates.
Cost & rules
- Once a month, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at the Eco Station.
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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 Mexico has no single statewide recycling program; NMED says recycling programs vary by community and residents should contact their municipal, county, solid waste authority or tribal program. Source: NMED Resource Recovery Bureau: Diverting from Landfills (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (3)

Checked October 26, 2026

NMED Resource Recovery Bureau: Diverting from Landfills (opens in new tab) · New Mexico Environment Department
- New Mexico has no single statewide recycling program; NMED says recycling programs vary by community and residents should contact their municipal, county, solid waste authority or tribal program. Checked October 26, 2026.
Los Alamos County: Residential Trash and Recycling (opens in new tab) · Los Alamos County Environmental Services
- HHW drop-off is for county residents who pay for curbside roll-cart service, once a month at the Eco Station, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted HHW includes paints, finishes and stains. Checked October 26, 2026.

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