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Where to get rid of paint near Richmond, VA

We found 12 open or status-unknown disposal sites within 50 miles of Richmond, and 7 of them have rules we checked against an official website. 2 list paint as accepted; the closest is City of Richmond East End Convenience Center, about 4 miles away. 1 says it doesn't take paint or restricts it (Chesterfield County Northern Area Convenience Center).

Nearest sites and what they say about paint

  • Transfer station, Richmond city · 2.5 mi · Richmond city, VA
    Not verified yet – call to confirm
  • City of Richmond East End Convenience Center · 4.4 mi · Richmond, VA Verified
    Listed as accepted

    Posted rule: “Household trash and limited bulk items, yard waste and brush (natural wood only), tires without rims (limit 4), small appliances, household hazardous waste such as paints (20 gal/month), solvents, stains, motor oil, antifreeze, fuels, car batteries and cooking oil”

  • Old Dominion LF · 5.7 mi · Richmond, VA
    Not verified yet – call to confirm
  • Charles City Road Public Use Area · 6.0 mi · Henrico County, VA Verified
    Listed as accepted

    Posted rule: “Household trash, recycling, yard waste, tires, appliances, car batteries, used motor oil, antifreeze, oil-based paint/gasoline/thinners (used paint area), propane tanks (ask staff), hot ashes (separate container)”

  • Mechanicsville Convenience Center · 10.3 mi · Mechanicsville, VA Verified
    Verified site, but its posted rules don't mention paint – call to confirm
  • Chesterfield County Northern Area Convenience Center · 10.3 mi · Chesterfield County, VA Verified
    Listed as not accepted or restricted

    Posted rule: “Not accepted: asbestos, dirt, stumps, dedicated asphalt/concrete loads, oversized tires, oil-based paint (events only)”

  • Springfield Dump · 11.2 mi · Henrico County, VA
    Not verified yet – call to confirm
  • Elmont Convenience Center · 12.5 mi · Ashland, VA Verified
    Verified site, but its posted rules don't mention paint – call to confirm
  • Courthouse Convenience Center · 16.7 mi · Hanover County, VA Verified
    Verified site, but its posted rules don't mention paint – call to confirm
  • Transfer station, Hanover County · 17.1 mi · Hanover County, VA
    Not verified yet – call to confirm
  • Charles City County SLF · 19.8 mi · Charles City, VA Verified
    Verified site, but its posted rules don't mention paint – call to confirm
  • Dawn Convenience Site · 21.9 mi · Hanover, VA
    Not verified yet – call to confirm

Distances are straight-line from the center of Richmond. “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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