Curbside GuideHow to dispose of paint in Somerville, MA
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Quick answer
Put dry, empty paint cans in the trash. Bring any can that still has paint to a DPW Hazardous Waste Day at 1 Franey Rd. (2nd Saturday, April–November).
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- Latex (water-based)
- Dry, empty cans go in regular trash. Cans that still hold paint must go to a DPW Hazardous Waste Day.
- Oil-based
- Same rule: non-empty cans go to a DPW Hazardous Waste Day; only dry, empty cans go in the trash.
- Where to drop off
- DPW Yard, 1 Franey Rd. — 2nd Saturday of each month, April–November, 9am–noon (plus Thu Nov 5, 4:30–7:30pm).
- Cost / limits
- Free for residents; bring proof of residency.
- Tip
- Use the Somerville Waste Wizard to check any other product.
Official source: www.somervillema.gov
FAQ
How do I dispose of paint in Somerville?
Put dry, empty paint cans in the trash. Bring any can that still has paint to a DPW Hazardous Waste Day at 1 Franey Rd. (2nd Saturday, April–November).
How do I get rid of latex paint in Somerville?
Dry, empty cans go in regular trash. Cans that still hold paint must go to a DPW Hazardous Waste Day.
How do I get rid of oil-based paint in Somerville?
Same rule: non-empty cans go to a DPW Hazardous Waste Day; only dry, empty cans go in the trash.
Where can I drop off paint in Somerville?
DPW Yard, 1 Franey Rd. — 2nd Saturday of each month, April–November, 9am–noon (plus Thu Nov 5, 4:30–7:30pm).
Does paint disposal cost anything in Somerville?
Free for residents; bring proof of residency.