How to get rid of old paint in Putnam County
Oil-based paint goes to the Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, up to 5 gallons a week. Latex paint isn’t accepted there or at the Dacco Quarry center: let it harden completely, then put it in the trash.
Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Nothing is accepted unless staff are there. Waste from Putnam County only.
| Monday to Friday | 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday to Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Central time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
2101-A West Jackson St, Cookeville, TN 38501
Rules for paint
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Oil-based paint: 5 gallons a week
- Residency
- Nothing is accepted unless staff are there. Waste from Putnam County only.
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