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Latex paint will not be accepted at Household Chemical Waste collections. It can be disposed of at home because it does not contain toxic material.

The easiest way to dispose of paint would be to use it up completely. Apply a second coat to your project or use it up on a piece of old cardboard or scrap wood. Let the can dry out and dispose of it in your regular garbage. If this isn’t an option, continue reading for further instructions.

You can add shredded newspapers, kitty litter or Waste Paint Hardener (available at most hardware stores) to your latex paint. Let the paint dry out completely. This should be done in a well ventilated area and away from children and pets. After the paint has dried, put the container in your garbage with the lid off so the garbage hauler knows the can is empty.

Many local theatre groups, churches and housing authorities will accept leftover paint and put it to good use. If you have a significant amount of paint that is usable, contact the following:

Habitat for Humanity

(800) 643-7845

If your paint is not usable and you are unable to dry it out yourself, you may take your latex paint in its original container to:

Palatine Ace Hardware

239 E Northwest Highway

(847) 358-8100

1 quart - $1.50

1 gallon - $2.50

5 gallon - $8.00

Schaumburg Ace Hardware

560 S Roselle Road

(847) 895-9292

1 quart - $1.50

1 gallon - $2.50

5 gallon - $8.00

Skokie Ace Hardware

5035 Oakton Street

(847) 673-0700

1 quart - $1.50

1 gallon - $2.50

5 gallon - $8.00

Wilmette Millen Ace Hardware

1219 Wilmette Avenue

(847) 251-3060

1 quart - $1.50

1 gallon - $2.50

5 gallon - $8.00

Zimmer Hardware

16 N. Brockway Street, Palatine

(847) 358-5400

April to November

No aged paint.

Learn about Household Chemical Waste disposal.

Go to the Recycling and Service Directory page.