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How to get rid of old paint in Chesterfield County

Latex paint isn’t hazardous: harden it with kitty litter, sawdust, or paint hardener, then put it in the trash or bring it to either convenience center free. Oil-based paint goes only to the county’s household hazardous waste events, up to 5 gallons free.

One of two places in Chesterfield County that take paint. The rest are listed below.

Northern Area Convenience Center

Chesterfield County residents; bring ID

Hours
Monday to Sunday7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

3200 Warbro Road, Midlothian, VA 23112

Get directionsCall the county office: Chesterfield County Waste and Resource Recovery, 804-748-1297

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Chesterfield County Waste and Resource Recovery at 804-748-1297.

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources: Chesterfield County: Convenience centers; Chesterfield County: Northern Area Convenience Center

Rules for paint

Fee
Free
Limit
5 gallons of oil-based paint at the collection events
Residency
Chesterfield County residents; bring ID.

Other places that take paint

Paint in other counties and cities

Source: Chesterfield County: Convenience centers

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