where to toss it

How to get rid of old paint in Union County

Union County’s convenience centers take paint cans only once the paint has dried up.

One of 10 places in Union County that take paint. The rest are listed below.

Station 1 (Highway 18)

Household garbage and recyclables

Hours
Monday	8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday	Closed
Friday to Saturday	8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Hours are in Eastern time.

1651 Jonesville Hwy., Union, SC 29379

Get directions Call the county office

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Union County Public Works & Recycling at 864-466-4712.

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 16, 2026.

Sources: Union County: Public works and recycling; SCDES: Union County recycling locations; Union County: 2026 recycle center holidays

Rules for paint

Fee: Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit: Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency: Not posted. Call ahead.

Other places that take paint

Station 2 (Landfill)380 County Landfill Rd., Union, SC 29379
Station 3 (Carlisle)113 Academy St., Union, SC 29379
Station 4 (Santuc)100 Suber Lane, Union, SC 29379
Station 5 (Lockhart)893 Old Union Road, Union, SC 29379
Station 6 (Jonesville)299 Long Ave., Jonesville, SC 29353
Station 7 (Kelton)194 Mt. Joy Church Road, Jonesville, SC 29353
Station 8 (John Hart)504 John Hart Road, Buffalo, SC 29321
Station 9 (Airport)570 Sardis Rd., Union, SC 29379
Station 10 (Cross Keys)4012 Cross Keys Hwy., Union, SC 29379

Paint in other counties

Source: Union County: Public works and recycling

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