Paint Recycling in Norman, OK

Norman residents can drop off latex and oil-based paint at no cost at the City's Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3803 Chautauqua Ave, by appointment.

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

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · NormanNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
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Norman Household Hazardous Waste FacilityDrop-off · 3803 Chautauqua Ave, NormanNorman residentsFree
Where
3803 Chautauqua Ave
Norman, OK 73072
Hours
Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., by appointment (self-serve tire area: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)
By appointment only, with proof of Norman residency.
Completely dried latex paint is not hazardous and can go in the regular trash instead.
Preparation: Keep products in original labeled containers; do not mix.
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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.

More about paint

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)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Household Hazardous Waste Facility - 3803 Chatauqua Avenue (opens in new tab) · City of Norman
- The HHWF is open to Norman residents by appointment and with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
Seasonal Cleanup (opens in new tab) · City of Norman
- Norman residents can book Household Hazardous Waste Facility appointments at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (HHWF) (opens in new tab) · City of Norman
- The facility is funded through City residential trash service, so it only accepts waste from those with trash service. Checked October 26, 2026.
Accepted Items (HHWF) (opens in new tab) · City of Norman
- Acrylic/latex paint is accepted; completely dried latex paint is no longer hazardous and can go in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil-based paints, stains, varnishes, lacquers and enamels are accepted, wet or dry, and should not go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Products must be in original containers with labels and must not be mixed. 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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