Paint Care

Paint Recycling Program Launches in New York State

A paint recycling program in New York State invites households, schools, and businesses to recycle leftover paint, stain, and varnish conveniently and sustainably. The program is operated by PaintCare, a nonprofit organization created by the paint industry through the American Coatings Association (ACA) to manage leftover paint in states that have enacted paint stewardship laws. PaintCare plans to expand to over 300 drop-off sites across New York State in the coming months through partnerships with paint retail stores and local government facilities.

How It Works

PaintCare makes it convenient to recycle leftover paint by establishing drop-off sites at local government facilities and paint retailers near residential neighborhoods. These locations are easy to find by visiting PaintCare's online site locator at Paintcare.org, or by calling PaintCare's hotline number at 855-PAINT09 | 855-724-6809.

Most PaintCare sites accept both latex- and oil-based architectural paint products, including paints, stains, sealers, and varnishes. Paint must be dropped off in its original container with its original manufacturer's label. A full list of products accepted by the program is available on PaintCare's - Products page.

All sites accept up to five gallons of paint from each customer, and some sites may accept more. Those planning to drop off paint are encouraged to call ahead to ensure the site can accept the amount and type of paint they want to recycle and confirm the site's hours of operation.

There is no cost to residents and businesses when dropping off their unwanted paint for recycling. A small fee on the sale of new paint called the PaintCare fee funds all aspects of the program including paint collection, transportation, processing, and public education. The PaintCare fee in New York varies by container size: $0 for half a pint or smaller; $0.45 for larger than half a pint up to smaller than one gallon; $0.95 for one gallon up to two gallons; $1.95 for larger than two gallons up to five gallons.

Businesses, organizations, and households with 100 gallons of paint or more to recycle may request a free pickup at their location. Some restrictions apply. More information and a request form can be found on the PaintCare's - Pickup page.

Guilderland Drop-Off Site

Visit the Paintcare.org - New York page and enter a zip code to find the nearest drop-off site.

In the town of Guilderland, you can drop paint off at Sherwin-Williams located at:

2080 Western Avenue
Guilderland, NY 12084

Phone: 518-456-2538

Who Can Use This Program

  • For Households and Businesses
  • Restrictions: Limit: 5 gallons per visit.

Hours

  • Paint is accepted during regular business hours; call ahead for hours to make sure the store can accept the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.
  • This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains, and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site does not accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products), containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.
  • Visit Paintcare.org - Products We Accept page for complete details.