Curbside GuideHow to dispose of paint in Charlotte, NC
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Quick answer
Take latex or oil-based paint to any Mecklenburg County full-service center (Mon–Sat, 7–4) — free up to 100 lbs.
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- Latex (water-based)
- Free at any of Mecklenburg County's four full-service centers.
- Oil-based
- Free at any of the four full-service centers.
- Where to drop off
- Compost Central (140 Valleydale Rd), Foxhole (17131 Lancaster Hwy), Hickory Grove (8007 Pence Rd), North Mecklenburg (12300 Statesville Rd) — Mon–Sat 7am–4pm.
- Cost / limits
- Free for residents, up to 100 lbs.
- Tip
- Tell staff at the gate you have household hazardous waste.
Official source: wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov
FAQ
How do I dispose of paint in Charlotte?
Take latex or oil-based paint to any Mecklenburg County full-service center (Mon–Sat, 7–4) — free up to 100 lbs.
How do I get rid of latex paint in Charlotte?
Free at any of Mecklenburg County's four full-service centers.
How do I get rid of oil-based paint in Charlotte?
Free at any of the four full-service centers.
Where can I drop off paint in Charlotte?
Compost Central (140 Valleydale Rd), Foxhole (17131 Lancaster Hwy), Hickory Grove (8007 Pence Rd), North Mecklenburg (12300 Statesville Rd) — Mon–Sat 7am–4pm.
Does paint disposal cost anything in Charlotte?
Free for residents, up to 100 lbs.