How to get rid of old paint in Smyth County

Smyth County accepts paint cans once the paint is completely dry. For liquid paint, the county points to MXI in Abingdon (276-628-3378), which charges for it.

One of 11 places in Smyth County that take paint. The rest are listed below.

Locust Cove Convenience Station

Smyth County residents, free; staffed

Hours
Monday to Tuesday	7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday to Thursday	Closed
Friday to Saturday	7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Hours are in Eastern time.

Address not posted. Call ahead.

On Bluegrass Trail, Rich Valley

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Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 26, 2026.

Sources: Smyth County: Solid waste; Smyth County: Solid waste holiday schedule 2026

Rules for paint

Fee: Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit: Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency: Smyth County residents, free; staffed.

Other places that take paint

Dickey’s Knob Convenience StationAddress not posted
Fish Hatchery Convenience StationAddress not posted
McCready’s Gap Convenience StationAddress not posted
Old Quarry Convenience StationAddress not posted
McMullin Convenience Station287 Browns Subdivision Rd., Adwolfe, VA
Camp Convenience StationAddress not posted
Wilkinson’s Mill Convenience StationAddress not posted
Atkins Convenience StationAddress not posted
Hungry Mother Convenience StationAddress not posted
Old Wilderness Road Convenience StationAddress not posted

Paint in other counties and cities

Source: Smyth County: Solid waste

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