How to dispose of paint in Bloomington, MN
Latex (water-based) paint is trash-safe once fully dried — mix in cat litter or paint-hardener and trash the solid can. Oil-based paint is hazardous waste and must go to HHW or PaintCare. Minnesota is a PaintCare state, so both types can be dropped free at participating retailers.
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Bloomington basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438
- Curbside schedule
- Weekly garbage, every-other-week recycling, weekly organics (opt-in). All handled by Republic Services under city contract. Find your day at bloomingtonmn.gov.
- Bulk pickup
- Two free bulk-pickup items per year for Bloomington households. Additional items via Republic Services at typical $25-40 per item. Schedule online at bloomingtonmn.gov.
Where to dispose of paint near Bloomington
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PaintCare drop-off (free in MN)
Minnesota is a PaintCare state — both latex and oil-based paint accepted free at 40+ MN sites. Hirshfield's, Sherwin-Williams, and Home Depot locations participate. Find sites at paintcare.org/find-a-drop-off-site.
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Hennepin County HHW
Brooklyn Park (8100 Jefferson Hwy) and Bloomington (1400 W 96th St) accept paint free for residents. Take oil-based; latex can dry + trash but HHW also accepts.
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Dry + trash (latex only)
For small amounts of latex paint: leave lid off in a ventilated area until solid; for larger amounts mix in cat litter or commercial paint-hardener. Once fully solid, the can goes in regular trash (lid off).
Read the complete paint disposal guide
The Bloomington options above are the local cut. For the full breakdown — chemistry, safety prep, federal + state rules, and the longer list of national take-back programs — read the complete guide:
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