How to get rid of old paint in the City of Newport News
Latex paint goes to the Recovery Operations Center, up to 5 gallons a week, Monday through Saturday; small amounts can also be hardened with kitty litter or mortar mix and put in the trash. Oil-based paint and stains go to the city’s household hazardous waste collections there, four weeks a year.
Recovery Operations Center
Newport News residents with proof of residency
| Monday to Saturday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
- Closed on city holidays; the city doesn’t list which.
520 Atkinson Blvd., Newport News, VA
About a mile north of Denbigh Boulevard
Rules for paint
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Latex paint, 5 gallons a week
- Residency
- Newport News residents with proof of residency.
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