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St Paul disposal guide

How to dispose of paint in St Paul, 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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St Paul basics

County
Ramsey County
Primary ZIPs
55101, 55102, 55103, 55104, 55105, 55106…
Curbside schedule
Weekly garbage (via assigned hauler), every-other-week recycling (Eureka Recycling), weekly organics (opt-in citywide since 2019). Look up your schedule at stpaul.gov.
Bulk pickup
Two free bulk-pickup vouchers per year per household through the city's assigned hauler. Items beyond that get scheduled à la carte; fees vary by hauler (typical $25-50 per item).

Where to dispose of paint near St Paul

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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).

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