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How to get rid of old paint in Rockingham County

Dry latex paint out with kitty litter, sand, or sawdust and put it in the trash; it isn’t taken as a liquid. Oil-based paint goes to the county’s household hazardous waste events, each spring and fall.

Rules for paint

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

Paint in other counties and cities

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

Sources: Rockingham County: Recycling brochure (updated Oct. 3, 2025); Rockingham County: Landfill

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