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Where to get rid of paint near Rochester, MN

We found 5 open or status-unknown disposal sites within 50 miles of Rochester, and 4 of them have rules we checked against an official website. 1 list paint as accepted; the closest is Olmsted County Hazardous Waste Facility, about 3 miles away.

Nearest sites and what they say about paint

  • Olmsted County Hazardous Waste Facility · 2.6 mi · Olmsted County, MN Verified
    Listed as accepted

    Posted rule: “Household hazardous waste: aerosols, automotive, rechargeable and button batteries, household cleaners, mercury products (thermostats, thermometers), pesticides, paints, stains, varnishes, solvents, used antifreeze, household sharps (free for residents)”

  • LRS · 4.2 mi · Rochester, MN
    Not verified yet – call to confirm
  • Olmsted County/Kalmar LF · 5.9 mi · Rochester, MN Verified
    Verified site, but its posted rules don't mention paint – call to confirm
  • Steele County SLF · 31.5 mi · Blooming Prairie, MN Verified
    Verified site, but its posted rules don't mention paint – call to confirm
  • Rice County SLF · 44.8 mi · Dundas, MN Verified
    Verified site, but its posted rules don't mention paint – call to confirm

Distances are straight-line from the center of Rochester. “Listed as accepted” means the site’s official page mentions it; we quote the exact wording. We never guess for sites we haven’t checked.

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General tips for paint

Latex (water-based) and oil-based paint are handled differently. Oil-based paint, stains and paint thinner are household hazardous waste: take them to a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off or collection event, not the regular trash. Many communities allow latex paint in the trash once it is completely dried out (open the can to air-dry, or mix in kitty litter or paint hardener), but some ban liquid paint of any kind from landfills. Check your local rule.

Other options. States with paint stewardship laws have free PaintCare drop-off sites, often at paint and hardware stores; see PaintCare for participating states and locations. Usable leftover paint can go to a reuse store or community swap.

Before you go. Ask whether the landfill has an HHW area, its days and hours (often limited), and any residency or quantity limits.

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