Latex paint
Full or partially full cans/buckets
Keep the paint in its original container with the lid tightly sealed and schedule a Chemical Collection with Environmental Health & Safety.
Waste Dumpster

Garbage dumpster
Small amounts
Waste Dumpster

Garbage dumpster
Use kitty litter or vermiculite to absorb the paint and then place the open container in your building’s garbage dumpster.
Empty cans/buckets
A paint can is considered “empty” when it has less than 1/2 inch of paint in it. Open the can to allow the paint to dry, and then place the open, dry container in your building’s garbage dumpster.
Oil-based paint
Avoid the use of oil-based paint. It requires the use of hazardous solvents and is not recyclable. Any leftover oil-based paint must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Keep the paint in its original container with the lid tightly sealed and schedule a Chemical Collection with Environmental Health & Safety.