Paint Recycling in Richland Hills, TX

Richland Hills takes up to five cans of paint at its annual household hazardous waste collection (proof of residency required).

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

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Richland Hills

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Richland HillsNo 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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Richland Hills annual household hazardous waste, tire and shredding collectionCity service · Richland HillsRichland Hills residentsCost not listed
How it works
Annual resident collection (2026: May 23, 9-11 am) at the Fire Station, 3220 Rufe Snow Dr., with tire drop-off and document shredding at City Hall, 3200 Diana Dr.
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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

Texas rules

TCEQ lists oil-based paints and some anti-mildew latex paints as household hazardous waste. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
TCEQ suggests passing usable leftover paint to friends, relatives or neighbors. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)

More Texas rules (6)

TCEQ says a paint can less than a quarter full can be opened and left to dry, then thrown in the trash. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective September 16, 2026
- TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TCEQ lists oil-based paints and some anti-mildew latex paints as household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TCEQ says a paint can less than a quarter full can be opened and left to dry, then thrown in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TCEQ suggests passing usable leftover paint to friends, relatives or neighbors. Checked October 26, 2026.
TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective August 3, 2026
- Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste & Document Shredding (opens in new tab) · City of Richland Hills
- 2026 collection: Saturday, May 23, 9-11 a.m., at the Fire Station (3220 Rufe Snow Dr.) and City Hall lot. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Proof of Richland Hills residency required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted: paint (five cans), batteries, car/truck/motorcycle/SUV tires. Checked October 26, 2026.

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