Curbside GuideHow to dispose of paint in Los Angeles County, CA
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Quick answer
Don't trash it. Take latex and oil-based paint to a free LA County HHW event, a S.A.F.E. Center, or a PaintCare store (max 15 gallons per trip).
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- Latex (water-based)
- Can't go in the trash. Bring it to a free county HHW collection event, a permanent collection center, a City of LA S.A.F.E. Center, or a PaintCare retail site.
- Oil-based
- Same options: HHW events, permanent centers, S.A.F.E. Centers or PaintCare.
- Where to drop off
- County HHW events (Val Verde Oct 24, Carson Oct 31, Covina Nov 7, Glendale Nov 14, Santa Clarita Nov 21, 2026, 9am–3pm); permanent centers in Palmdale and Signal Hill; 7 LASAN S.A.F.E. Centers open weekends.
- Cost / limits
- Free for all LA County residents. State law limits you to 15 gallons or 125 lbs per vehicle trip.
- Tip
- Bring paint in original labeled containers in a sturdy box; containers aren't returned.
Official source: www.lacsd.org · cleanla.lacounty.gov
FAQ
How do I dispose of paint in Los Angeles County?
Don't trash it. Take latex and oil-based paint to a free LA County HHW event, a S.A.F.E. Center, or a PaintCare store (max 15 gallons per trip).
How do I get rid of latex paint in Los Angeles County?
Can't go in the trash. Bring it to a free county HHW collection event, a permanent collection center, a City of LA S.A.F.E. Center, or a PaintCare retail site.
How do I get rid of oil-based paint in Los Angeles County?
Same options: HHW events, permanent centers, S.A.F.E. Centers or PaintCare.
Where can I drop off paint in Los Angeles County?
County HHW events (Val Verde Oct 24, Carson Oct 31, Covina Nov 7, Glendale Nov 14, Santa Clarita Nov 21, 2026, 9am–3pm); permanent centers in Palmdale and Signal Hill; 7 LASAN S.A.F.E. Centers open weekends.
Does paint disposal cost anything in Los Angeles County?
Free for all LA County residents. State law limits you to 15 gallons or 125 lbs per vehicle trip.