How to get rid of old paint in the City of Norfolk

Paint goes to the household hazardous waste drop-off at the SPSA Norfolk Transfer Station, the only place in Norfolk that takes it, on Tuesdays and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.

SPSA Norfolk Transfer Station

Norfolk residents with proof of residency; 12 free visits a year with household waste

Hours
Monday 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.
Household hazardous waste and e-waste: Tuesdays and Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m.
No residential trash on weekdays.

3136 Woodland Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504

Get directions Call the city office

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Norfolk Cares (Waste Management) at 757-664-6510.

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

Sources: SPSA: Residential waste disposal guidelines; City of Norfolk: Household hazardous waste

Rules for paint

Fee: Free
Limit: 5 gallons of liquid or 75 pounds of solids a day
Residency: Norfolk residents with proof of residency; 12 free visits a year with household waste.

Paint in other counties and cities

Sources: SPSA: Household hazardous waste and e-waste; City of Norfolk: Household hazardous waste; City of Norfolk: How do I dispose of...

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