PaintCare at the Delaware County Solid Waste Division

The Delaware County Department of Public Works’ Solid Waste Division continues to lead the way in innovative, comprehensive municipal waste management. Beginning immediately, household paint will be accepted every THURSDAY, 7:00am-2:30pm, at the Solid Waste Management Center (SWMC), 32230 State Hwy 10, Walton, NY 13856. 

The list of accepted coatings is below; please note that this does NOT include other hazardous wastes. Hazardous Waste will only be accepted in the fall at the Clean Sweep. 

ACCEPTED AT THE SWMC AT NO COST:

• Interior and exterior architectural paints including latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, oil-based, and enamel (including textured coatings)

• Deck coatings and floor paints (including elastomeric)

• Primers, sealers, and undercoats

• Stains

• Shellacs, lacquers, varnishes, urethanes (single component)

• Waterproofing concrete/masonry/wood sealers and repellents (not tar or bitumen-based)

• Metal coatings, rust preventatives

• Field and lawn paints

NOT ACCEPTED AT THE SWMC
(dispose of these materials during our Annual Clean Sweep Chemical Disposal Day):

• Paint thinners, mineral spirits, solvents

• Aerosol coatings

• Auto and marine paints

• Art and craft paints

• Caulking compounds, epoxies, glues, adhesives

• Paint additives, colorants, tints, resins

• Wood preservatives (containing pesticides)

• Roof patch and repair

• Asphalt, tar and bitumen-based products

• 2-component coatings

• Deck cleaners

• Traffic and road marking paints

• Industrial Maintenance (IM) coatings

• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (shop application) paints and finishes

Containers that are leaking, empty, or without the original printed manufacturer’s label are not accepted at the SWMC. 

The SWMC has partnered with PaintCare to provide this drop-off service. Learn more about accepted products at paintcare.org/products. 

The Delaware County Solid Waste Management Center is open to Delaware County residents and businesses. For more information regarding accepted wastes, visit https://www.delcony.us/departments/sw/sw.htm or call 607-865-5805.