Paint Recycling in Del City, OK
Del City residents take paint to the Midwest City Household Hazardous Waste facility, 8726 SE 15th St., by appointment under an agreement between the cities.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
Oklahoma rules
- State rules list liquid paints as household hazardous waste. Source: OAC 252:515, Management of Solid Waste (DEQ rules) (opens in new tab)
- PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws; Oklahoma is not on its list. Source: PaintCare: Paint recycling (state list) (opens in new tab)
More Oklahoma rules (5)
- DEQ names paints, cleaners, automotive products, pesticides and batteries as household products that may be hazardous if thrown in the trash. Source: Oklahoma DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (Did You Know? fact sheet) (opens in new tab)
- Oklahoma's solid waste rules define household hazardous waste as corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive household waste, including freon-containing appliances, liquid paints and lead-acid batteries. Source: OAC 252:515, Management of Solid Waste (DEQ rules) (opens in new tab)
- DEQ says several Oklahoma communities have household hazardous waste facilities or collection programs, and services may be free with proof of residency such as a water bill. Source: Oklahoma DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (Did You Know? fact sheet) (opens in new tab)
- DEQ lists HHW facilities in Norman, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Midwest City, all free with proof of residency and taking items from surrounding communities for a small fee. Source: Oklahoma DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (Did You Know? fact sheet) (opens in new tab)
- DEQ's HHW fact sheet lists the Midwest City Household Pollutant Collection Facility among the state's HHW facilities. Source: Oklahoma DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (Did You Know? fact sheet) (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (14)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Midwest City
- By appointment only: Monday and Wednesday 8-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m., Friday 8-11:30 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents of Midwest City and partner communities (Choctaw, Del City, Forest Park, Jones, Nichols Hills, Nicoma Park, Slaughterville, Spencer, unincorporated Oklahoma County) may use the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted items include batteries of all sizes and types, printer cartridges, smoke alarms and electronics, and water- and oil-based paints and stains. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Only household chemicals are accepted; commercial waste is not. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bring materials securely packed in sturdy boxes, crates or totes, not garbage bags; staff unload the vehicle. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Sanitation Division (opens in new tab) · City of Del City
- Del City has an agreement with Midwest City for disposal of hazardous household products; call (405) 739-1049 for an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk Trash (opens in new tab) · City of Del City
- Del City bulk trash pickup does not take special waste such as paint, batteries, tires or oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
- OAC 252:515, Management of Solid Waste (DEQ rules) (opens in new tab) · Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
- Oklahoma's solid waste rules define household hazardous waste as corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive household waste, including freon-containing appliances, liquid paints and lead-acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
- State rules list liquid paints as household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oklahoma DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (Did You Know? fact sheet) (opens in new tab) · Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
- DEQ says several Oklahoma communities have household hazardous waste facilities or collection programs, and services may be free with proof of residency such as a water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ lists HHW facilities in Norman, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Midwest City, all free with proof of residency and taking items from surrounding communities for a small fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ's HHW fact sheet lists the Midwest City Household Pollutant Collection Facility among the state's HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ names paints, cleaners, automotive products, pesticides and batteries as household products that may be hazardous if thrown in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare: Paint recycling (state list) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
- PaintCare runs paint recycling programs only in states with paint stewardship laws; Oklahoma is not on its list. Checked October 26, 2026.
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