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How to get rid of old paint in Mecklenburg County

Take it to any of four drop-off sites in Mecklenburg County. Cost: free for Mecklenburg County residents. Limit: 100 pounds.

One of four places in Mecklenburg County that take paint. The rest are listed below.

Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center

Mecklenburg County residents with a free blue sticker; others pay fees

Hours
Monday to Saturday7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Open the day after Thanksgiving and on Christmas Eve.

140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214

Get directionsCall the county office: Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling, 980-314-3867

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling at 980-314-3867.

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 14, 2026.

Source: Mecklenburg County: Recycling and disposal centers

Rules for paint

Fee
Free for Mecklenburg County residents
Limit
100 pounds
Residency
Mecklenburg County residents with a free blue sticker; others pay fees.
  • Oil-based and latex. Tell the staff you’re bringing hazardous waste.

Other places that take paint

Paint in other counties

Sources: Mecklenburg County: Household hazardous waste disposal; Mecklenburg County: Recycling and disposal centers

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