Where to dispose of paint in Los Angeles County, CA
Paint goes free to any LA S.A.F.E. Center (weekends 9–3) or a PaintCare drop-off store.
California state rules
PaintCare runs free paint drop-off sites across California (often paint and hardware stores) for architectural paint, primers, stains and sealers; call ahead. Source: www.paintcare.org
Facilities
S.A.F.E. Centers (7 locations, City of LA / LA County residents)
e.g. Washington Blvd: 2649 E. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles 90021; Randall St: 11025 Randall St, Sun Valley 91352; Hyperion: 7660 W. Imperial Hwy Gate B, Playa del Rey 90293; Gaffey St: 1400 N. Gaffey St, San Pedro 90731; Balboa: 10241 N. Balboa Blvd, Northridge 91325; UCLA: 550 Charles E. Young Dr, Los Angeles 90095; LA-Glendale: 4600 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles 90039
Hours: Most Sat & Sun 9 AM–3 PM; LA-Glendale Sat only; UCLA Fri, Sat & 1st Sun
LA County Sanitation Districts' page lists the LA-Glendale center as temporarily closed; CleanLA lists it open — call first.
Source: cleanla.lacounty.gov · checked 2026-10-25
Rules & limits
- Up to 15 gallons or 125 lb per visit
- PaintCare retail drop-off sites also take paint
Sources
- https://sanitation.lacity.gov/services/safe-centers-household-hazardous-waste-disposal
- https://cleanla.lacounty.gov/hhw/collection-centers/
- https://www.paintcare.org/states/california/
FAQ
Where can I dispose of paint in Los Angeles County, CA?
Paint goes free to any LA S.A.F.E. Center (weekends 9–3) or a PaintCare drop-off store.
How much does it cost to dispose of paint in Los Angeles County, CA?
Free
What are the hours?
S.A.F.E. Centers (7 locations, City of LA / LA County residents): Most Sat & Sun 9 AM–3 PM; LA-Glendale Sat only; UCLA Fri, Sat & 1st Sun.
Who should I call to confirm?
Contact the facility listed above. Rules change; confirm before you drive.
Are there California rules for paint?
PaintCare runs free paint drop-off sites across California (often paint and hardware stores) for architectural paint, primers, stains and sealers; call ahead.
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