Leftover paint never belongs in a recycling bin, but can be recycled when dropped off at free collection points year-round. Alternatively, Assemblyman Al Stirpe is hosting a free drop-off event soon, in partnership with Empire Recycled Paint, Inc.
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: 5801 East Taft Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212
Registration is required. Before you sign up, review the list of items and materials that will be accepted at the event, by scrolling down the registration page. The list includes:
PAINT ACCEPTED:
- Interior/Exterior architectural paints: Latex, Acrylic, Water-based, Alkyd, Oil-Based, Enamel (Including Textured Coating)
- Deck Coatings, Floor Paints (including elastomeric)
- Primers, Sealers, Undercoaters
- Stains
- Shellacs, Lacquers, Varnishes, Urethanes (single component)
- Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry/Wood Sealers and Repellents (no tar or bitumen-based)
- Metal Coatings, Rust Preventatives
- Field and Lawn Paints
PAINT NOT ACCEPTED:
Containers that are leaking or empty And/Or Containers without original printed label.
- Paint Thinners, Mineral Spirits, Solvents
- Aerosol Paints (Spray Cans)
- Auto and Marine Paints
- Caulking Compounds, Epoxies, Glues, Adhesives
- Paint Additives, Colorants, Tints, Resins
- Wood Preservatives
- Roof Patch and Repair
- Asphalt, Tar and Bitumen-Based Products
- 2-Component Coatings
- Deck Cleaner
- Traffic/Road Paints
- OEM Paints/Finishes
While OCRRA is happy to share details about this great community service, we are not hosting the event. Therefore, questions about registrations or other details should be directed to the hosts.
Remember, free paint recycling is available year-round through the PaintCare program. Interior and exterior latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, oil-based and enamel (including textured coatings), as well as primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish, are accepted from households and businesses for recycling at no cost through the program. Several year-round drop off locations are available in NYS.
