Household hazardous waste disposal guides

Plain guides to getting rid of household hazardous waste safely: what counts as hazardous, how to get it ready, and where to take it.

Paint and finishes

• How to dispose of old paint
  Latex vs oil-based paint, which states have PaintCare drop-off, and what the household hazardous waste sites we list say about paint.

Rules differ from place to place. Each guide links to the drop-off sites we list; always check your local program before you go. To find a site near you, pick your state.