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How to get rid of old paint in Forsyth County

Take it to any of the three Forsyth County convenience centers. Cost: latex $1 to $10 a container; oil-based $1 to $15.

One of three places in Forsyth County that take paint. The rest are listed below.

Tolbert Street Convenience Center

Forsyth County residents only; no business waste

Hours
Monday to Saturday7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Closed on county holidays; the county posts each year’s dates.

351 Tolbert Street, Cumming, GA

Get directionsCall the county office: Forsyth County Department of Recycling & Solid Waste, 770-205-4573

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Forsyth County Department of Recycling & Solid Waste at 770-205-4573.

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 17, 2026.

Sources: Forsyth County: Recycling convenience centers; Forsyth County: Recycling & Solid Waste

Rules for paint

Fee
Latex $1 to $10 a container; oil-based $1 to $15
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Forsyth County residents only; no business waste.
  • Liquid or dried latex and oil-based paint and stain in the original containers, no leaking cans. Latex: $1 a quart or smaller, $3 a gallon, $5 for 2 gallons, $10 for 5 gallons. Oil-based: $1 a pint, $2 a quart, $4 a gallon, $15 for 5 gallons.

Other places that take paint

Paint in other counties

Source: Forsyth County: Recycling convenience centers

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