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Paint Recycling in Kannapolis, NC

Kannapolis does not collect paint; the City directs residents to the Cabarrus County HHW Facility (HHW days are the first Wednesday and third Saturday).

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Kannapolis

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · KannapolisNo 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. Cabarrus County Household Hazardous Waste Facility / Recycling Convenience CenterCounty service · Cabarrus CountyCabarrus County residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Cabarrus County HHW Facility and Recycling Convenience Center, 246 General Services Drive SW, Concord, NC 28025 (704-920-3278; the Census geocoder could not match this address, so it is recorded as a county program). HHW drop-off on the first Wednesday (8 am-4 pm) and third Saturday (8 am-1 pm) of each month; recycling convenience center Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm.

    Cost & rules
    • Bring paint on HHW days only: first Wednesday or third Saturday of the month.

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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

  • Dispose Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Cabarrus County Solid Waste Management
    • HHW drop-off is only on the first Wednesday (8 am-4 pm) and third Saturday (8 am-1 pm) of each month. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous wastes include paint and related materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The HHW facility accepts residential household hazardous waste only, not business, commercial or non-profit waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Kannapolis
    • Residents should use the Cabarrus County HHW Facility for waste oil, paint, batteries, car batteries and other materials the City does not collect. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ notes that paint, thinners and glues make up more than a third of household hazardous waste in household garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ's HHW chart lists paint as flammable, with the disposal advice to let it air dry or mix it with litter, and suggests latex paint and buying only what you need. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Temporary HHW collections may route waste for reuse, such as donating paint to Habitat for Humanity. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare: Paint recycling and drop-off locations (state list) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
    • PaintCare's state list (California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington) does not include North Carolina: there is no PaintCare program in North Carolina. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws. Checked October 26, 2026.

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