Paint

Paint disposal is now even more convenient for residents and businesses across New York State, thanks to the New York State Paint Stewardship Law (enacted December 16th 2019, effective May 1st 2022). This program is administered by PAINTCARE INC., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization representing paint manufacturers (paint producers) and paint stewardship programs in U.S. states where paint stewardship laws have been adopted.

Paint Care sites have been established across NY and the list is growing! The UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team encourages residents to utilize these options for easy, convenient, free paint disposal.

PAINTCARE drop-off sites include:

Sherwin-Williams
568 Albany Ave Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 339-6994

Herzogs True Value Home Center
151 Plaza Rd Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6300

Saugerties Lumber True Value
223 Ulster Ave Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 246-4915

Habitat for Humanity Restore
406 NY-28, Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 853-7499

Slutsky Lumber
1 Pine St, Ellenville, NY, 12420
(845) 647-4141

Ace Hardware of Ellenville
140 S Main St, Ellenville, NY, 12428
(845) 647-7850

Sherwin-Williams
684 Dutchess Tpk Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4640

Herzogs Paint Centers
409 Manchester Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 471-0133

Please note: there is no need to dry the latex paint. These drop off sites accept liquid latex paint. *Latex Paint that has completely dried and hardened in the can can safely be discarded in the trash. 

Who Can Use This Program: Households and Businesses
Restrictions: Sites vary on accepted limit 5-10 gallons per visit.
Hours: Paint is accepted during regular business hours; Call ahead for hours and additional info.
Note: These sites accept latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons in size. These sites do not accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products), containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.

Residents with additional hazardous chemicals beyond paint should request an appointment to participate in the Agency’s HHW program, as latex paint is now accepted at UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection events. UCRRA hosts hazardous waste collection events each year, which are open to Ulster County residents only, and an appointment is required.

Please visit PaintCare.org to learn more about paint recycling.

Contact: Sherwin Williams, Herzogs, Habitat for Humanity, or contact UCRRA at (845) 336-0600. Questions about Paint Care? Contact Kelsey O’Toole, Upstate NY Paint Care Program Coordinator at (315) 418-6520 or email kotoole@paint.org