How to get rid of old paint in the City of Chesapeake
Paint, stains, and finishes go to SPSA’s household hazardous waste drop-off at the Chesapeake Transfer Station, 901 Hollowell Lane, on the first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon, or to a Chesapeake Recycles Day event.
SPSA Chesapeake Transfer Station
Proof of residency; 12 free drop-offs a year, then $78 a ton
| Monday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Thursday to Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Sunday | noon to 4 p.m. |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
- These are the hours for Chesapeake residents. Residents of other SPSA cities and counties can come Monday and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon only.
- Household hazardous waste and e-waste: first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon.
901 Hollowell Lane, Chesapeake, VA 23320
The city calls it the Greenbrier transfer station
Rules for paint
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- 5 gallons of liquid or 75 pounds of solids
- Residency
- Proof of residency; 12 free drop-offs a year, then $78 a ton.
Paint in other counties and cities
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