Paint Stewardship Program

California is the second state in the nation to enact an industry-led, statewide program to reduce the generation of leftover paint, promote its reuse, and properly manage unwanted leftover paint. This program follows producer responsibility principles to ensure that leftover paint is properly managed in a manner that is sustainably funded and provides jobs to Californians.

Click the following link to view information on the new paint stewardship law (Chapter 420, Statutes of 2010 [Huffman, AB 1343]) and its implementation. CalRecycles Paint Stewardship Program 

paints & solvents

Old Paint Cans(FREE Drop-off at HHW facility)

Residents may drop-off paints & solvents at the West County HHW Collection Facility.

   The following are banned from the trash:

  • Latex paint 
    (empty and dry metal paint cans can be placed into your recycling bin);
  • Oil-based paint
  • Nonempty aerosol paint or solvent cans 
    (all nonempty aerosol cans are banned from the trash) 
    (if completely empty, aerosol cans can be placed in your recycling bin);
  • Solvents 
    (includes materials such as paint thinners, finger nail polish remover, etc.)