Curbside GuideHow to dispose of paint in Philadelphia, PA
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Dry out latex paint with kitty litter or newspaper and put it in the trash. Take oil-based paint to a City household hazardous waste event.
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- Latex (water-based)
- Not hazardous. Harden it with kitty litter or shredded newspaper, let it dry completely, then put it in regular trash or take it to a Sanitation Convenience Center.
- Oil-based
- Household hazardous waste. Bring it to a City HHW collection event — never in the trash.
- Where to drop off
- City HHW events (next: Sat Nov 7, 2026, 9am–3pm, 3901 N. Delaware Ave., Port Richmond).
- Cost / limits
- Free for Philadelphia residents.
- Tip
- Check phila.gov for the yearly HHW event list.
Official source: www.phila.gov · www.phila.gov
FAQ
How do I dispose of paint in Philadelphia?
Dry out latex paint with kitty litter or newspaper and put it in the trash. Take oil-based paint to a City household hazardous waste event.
How do I get rid of latex paint in Philadelphia?
Not hazardous. Harden it with kitty litter or shredded newspaper, let it dry completely, then put it in regular trash or take it to a Sanitation Convenience Center.
How do I get rid of oil-based paint in Philadelphia?
Household hazardous waste. Bring it to a City HHW collection event — never in the trash.
Where can I drop off paint in Philadelphia?
City HHW events (next: Sat Nov 7, 2026, 9am–3pm, 3901 N. Delaware Ave., Port Richmond).
Does paint disposal cost anything in Philadelphia?
Free for Philadelphia residents.