Paint

Paint is banned from disposal in the trash in Vermont. Vermont’s Paint Stewardship Program provides free recycling for leftover architectural paints, stains, and varnishes through participating PaintCare collection locations.

Accepted products include latex and oil-based paints, primers, stains, sealers, varnishes, and similar architectural coatings. PaintCare does not accept products such as solvents, paint thinners, or other non-PaintCare products.

Find a local PaintCare drop-off location:
PaintCare Vermont Drop-Off Locator

Learn more:
Vermont DEC – Paint Recycling Program

For other paint-related hazardous materials, including paint thinner and solvents:
BCSWA Household Hazardous Waste

Important: Never pour paint down a drain or place liquid paint in the trash. Keep paint in its original, labeled container whenever possible.

Visit our Paint page for list of acceptable materials and participating retailers.