Paint Recycling in Springfield, VT
Springfield-area residents can bring paint free to the district HHW depot at 1050 Charlestown Road (Tue/Thu mornings, May–September, by appointment).
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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.
Vermont rules
- Paint (water or oil based), paint thinner, paint remover, stains and varnishes may not be put in the trash; solidified water-based paint under one gallon is exempt. Source: 10 V.S.A. § 6621a: Landfill disposal requirements (opens in new tab)
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Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- 10 V.S.A. § 6621a: Landfill disposal requirements (opens in new tab) · Vermont General Assembly
- Paint (water or oil based), paint thinner, paint remover, stains and varnishes may not be put in the trash; solidified water-based paint under one gallon is exempt. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare: Vermont paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
- PaintCare drop-off sites in Vermont are open to households, businesses, government agencies and others with leftover paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
- There is no charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare site; the program is funded by a fee on new paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare offers free pickup for large amounts (100+ gallons) of leftover architectural paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Vermont DEC: Proper Recycling and Disposal of Paint (opens in new tab) · Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
- Vermont DEC: the Vermont Paint Recycling program offers free recycling for paints, stains and varnishes statewide, funded by paint manufacturers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- SWWCSWMD: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District
- The district HHW Depot is at the Alva Waste Transfer Station, 1050 Charlestown Road, Springfield. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.-noon, May-September; appointments 24+ hours in advance. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The drop-off is for SWWCSWMD and Greater Upper Valley SWMD residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HHW is $10 per car for up to 10 gallons; paint is no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
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