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How to get rid of old paint in Roanoke County

Latex paint, up to 5 gallons, and aerosol paint cans go to either transfer station during regular hours. Oil-based paint goes to the monthly household hazardous waste collection at Tinker Creek, the third Saturday from 10 a.m.; register by noon the Friday before.

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

Tinker Creek Transfer Station

Residents of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem, and Vinton: 12 free trips a year

Hours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

1020 Hollins Road NE, Roanoke, VA 24012

Get directionsCall the center: 540-857-5050

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

Sources: Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Facilities; Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Residential disposal; Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Holiday hours, 2026

Rules for paint

Fee
Free
Limit
5 gallons of liquids a visit
Residency
Residents of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem, and Vinton: 12 free trips a year.

Other places that take paint

Paint in other counties and cities

Sources: Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Residential disposal; Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Household hazardous waste

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