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How to get rid of old paint in Loudoun County

Latex paint isn’t hazardous: take it to the landfill, where the $8 minimum covers about 200 pounds. Oil-based paint goes free to the county’s household hazardous waste events, or in small amounts to the landfill for a fee.

Loudoun County Landfill

Waste from Loudoun County only

Hours
Monday to Saturday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • The gate closes at 4 p.m.; be back at the scales by 4:30.

21101 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, VA 20175

The Solid Waste Management Facility; smaller loads follow the signs to the recycling and convenience centers

Get directionsCall the center: 703-771-5500

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

Sources: Loudoun County: Loudoun County Landfill; Loudoun County: Loudoun County Landfill Recycling Center

Rules for paint

Fee
$8 minimum at the landfill; free at hazardous waste events
Limit
Household-size containers, 5 gallons or smaller
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

Paint in other counties and cities

Sources: Loudoun County: What is household hazardous waste?; Loudoun County: Landfill accepted and unaccepted materials (revised Dec. 30, 2025)

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