Curbside GuideHow to dispose of paint in Houston, TX
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Quick answer
Take latex and oil-based paint to a Houston Environmental Service Center (ESC South is open 4 days a week). Latex is also taken at the Westpark Recycling Center.
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- Latex (water-based)
- Environmental Service Centers, or the Westpark Recycling Center (5900 Westpark).
- Oil-based
- Environmental Service Centers only.
- Where to drop off
- ESC South, 11500 S. Post Oak Rd. (Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 8am–5pm); ESC North, 5614 Neches St. (2nd Thursday, 9am–3pm).
- Cost / limits
- Free for Houston residents. Limit 25 gallons of paint per visit.
- Tip
- Don't mix latex and oil-based paint.
Official source: houstontx.gov · houstontx.gov
FAQ
How do I dispose of paint in Houston?
Take latex and oil-based paint to a Houston Environmental Service Center (ESC South is open 4 days a week). Latex is also taken at the Westpark Recycling Center.
How do I get rid of latex paint in Houston?
Environmental Service Centers, or the Westpark Recycling Center (5900 Westpark).
How do I get rid of oil-based paint in Houston?
Environmental Service Centers only.
Where can I drop off paint in Houston?
ESC South, 11500 S. Post Oak Rd. (Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 8am–5pm); ESC North, 5614 Neches St. (2nd Thursday, 9am–3pm).
Does paint disposal cost anything in Houston?
Free for Houston residents. Limit 25 gallons of paint per visit.