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How to get rid of old paint in Hamilton County

Oil-based paint goes to the City of Chattanooga’s hazardous waste facility. Latex paint isn’t accepted there: let it dry completely, then put it in the trash.

City of Chattanooga Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

Tennessee households only. Bring a state driver’s license.

Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday to Saturday8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • The City of Chattanooga’s hazardous waste facility says it takes waste from Tennessee residents. The city’s landfill page says the facility is free to any Hamilton County resident, without saying whether people from other counties pay.

Address not posted. Call ahead.

The city’s page gives a map pin, not a street address. It’s the same pin as the Wood Recycling Center’s, at 4063 North Hawthorne Street.

Get directionsCall the center: 423-643-6311

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 10, 2026.

Sources: City of Chattanooga: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility; City of Chattanooga: Wood Recycling Center; Hamilton County: Where and when to recycle; TDEC: Household hazardous waste program

Rules for paint

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Tennessee households only. Bring a state driver’s license.

Paint in other counties

Sources: City of Chattanooga: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility; Hamilton County: Where and when to recycle

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