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Paint

Paint

Hazardous Waste
Recycle

Accepted at 10 locations

Paint is a household product that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that is corrosive or toxic, particularly oil-based paints which contain hazardous ingredients requiring special disposal care.

Source: epa.gov : Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) | US EPA (1)

Paint Summary

Parent material: Household Hazardous Waste

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Accepted Locations

FNSB Landfill - ALSO City of Fairbanks Residential Transfer Site logo
FNSB Landfill - ALSO City of Fairbanks Residential Transfer Site
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusiness$
Address: 455 Sanduri Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; closed New Year's, Thanksgiving, Christmas
DoResidents - Use household hazardous waste collection bins at drop-off sites.
Businesses - Follow the instruction of the scale house attendant.
Keep oil-based and latex paint separate when dropping off.
Ensure containers are sealed and labeled by paint type.
Don'tDo not pour down drains, on the ground, or in trash.
Do not mix paint with other hazardous waste products.
Do not allow hazardous paint types to harden in containers first.
Do not dispose of oil-based paint in regular trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Badger Road logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Badger Road
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 889 Holmes Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoUse household hazardous waste collection bins at FNSB transfer sites or the FNSB landfill
Don'tDo not pour down drains, on the ground, or place in trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chatanika logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chatanika
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 5749 Old Chatanika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoUse household hazardous waste collection bins at FNSB transfer sites or the FNSB landfill
Don'tDo not pour down drains, on the ground, or place in trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 13, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chena Pump logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chena Pump
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2395 Old Chena Ridge Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoUse household hazardous waste collection bins at FNSB transfer sites or the FNSB landfill
Don'tDo not pour down drains, on the ground, or place in trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Ester logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Ester
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2535 Little Shot Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoUse household hazardous waste collection bins at FNSB transfer sites or the FNSB landfill
Don'tDo not pour down drains, on the ground, or place in trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop East logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop East
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 301 Old Steese Highway N, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-10pm
DoUse household hazardous waste collection bins at FNSB transfer sites or the FNSB landfill
Don'tDo not pour down drains, on the ground, or place in trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop West logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop West
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2180 Farmers Loop Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoUse household hazardous waste collection bins at FNSB transfer sites or the FNSB landfill
Don'tDo not pour down drains, on the ground, or place in trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Fox logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Fox
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 284 Goldstream Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoUse household hazardous waste collection bins at FNSB transfer sites or the FNSB landfill
Don'tDo not pour down drains, on the ground, or place in trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Moose Creek logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Moose Creek
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 3485 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
DoBring oil-based paint to the hazardous waste collection site
Keep paint in original containers with labels intact
Separate oil-based, latex-based, and aerosol paints by type
Indicate if tainted with other fluids
Don'tDon't pour paint down drains or sinks
Don't mix paint with other liquids
Don't dispose of oil-based paint in regular trash
Don't allow hazardous paint to harden then trash it
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - North Pole logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - North Pole
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2740 Old Richardson Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoBring oil-based paint to the hazardous waste collection site
Keep paint in original containers with labels intact
Separate oil-based, latex-based, and aerosol paints by type
Indicate if tainted with other fluids
Don'tDon't pour paint down drains or sinks
Don't mix paint with other liquids
Don't dispose of oil-based paint in regular trash
Don't allow hazardous paint to harden then trash it
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

About Paint

What it is

Discarded paints generally are not found on EPA's Lists of Hazardous Wastes, however, discarded paints are considered hazardous waste if they exhibit characteristics such as ignitability or toxicity. Waste paints and solvents are likely hazardous due to ignitability, toxicity, and/or specific listings. Improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health.(1, 2, 3)

How it’s recycled

The recycling process typically begins with collecting leftover or unwanted paint, which is then sorted by type (latex, oil-based, etc.); latex paint, the most common type, is often reprocessed into new paint by filtering out impurities, adjusting the consistency, and adding fresh pigments or binders. Oil-based paints, due to their hazardous nature, are handled differently—they may be used as fuel in industrial processes or treated to recover usable materials.(5, 6, 8)

How to prepare it

Be sure to read product labels for disposal directions to reduce the risk of products exploding, igniting, leaking, mixing with other chemicals, or posing other hazards on the way to a disposal facility. For latex paint disposal, solidification is typically required: to solidify old paint, mix it with cat litter, sawdust, or a commercial paint hardener; stir thoroughly and allow it to dry before disposal. Place in a sealed and labeled container; do not mix multiple materials together.(1, 5, 7, 8)

Common mistakes

One of the gravest mistakes in paint disposal is pouring paint into drains or directly onto the ground. People should never pour paint down their septic system. Letting paint harden in plastic liners and throwing these in the trash is considered disposing of hazardous waste paint in the trash and is an EPA violation.(1, 4, 5, 10)

Environmental impact

Compounds used in the formulation of some latex paint can cause it to be toxic to many aquatic organisms; since most storm drains drain to streams, rivers, bays and the ocean, dumping excess latex paint into storm drains or rinsing painting equipment into the gutter or storm drain is prohibited. Certain types of household hazardous waste have the potential to contaminate septic tanks or wastewater treatment systems if poured down drains or toilets.(1, 4, 10)

Did you know?

An EPA study issued in April 2007 estimates that about 10 percent of the U.S. house paint purchased each year - about 65 to 69 million gallons - is ultimately discarded.(1, 3)

Sources & additional reading

  1. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) | US EPA epa.gov
  2. Hazardous Waste Generator Regulations rcrapublic.epa.gov
  3. Paint-Related Wastes | Iowa Waste Reduction Center iwrc.uni.edu
  4. Latex and Other Paint – Why is latex paint a problem? | Department of Toxic Substances Control dtsc.ca.gov
  5. 1 Kentucky Environmental & Public Protection Cabinet FACT SHEET Paint disposal eec.ky.gov
  6. Recycling Paint: Unveiling The Process And Environmental Benefits | CyPaint cypaint.com
  7. How to Dispose of Paint Safely Without Harming Nature birlaopus.com
  8. How to Properly Store and Dispose of Leftover Paint | Sherwin-Williams sherwin-williams.com
  9. Body Shop Paint Waste: 4 Common Types and How to Dispose Of Them- KPA kpa.io
  10. Green Star of Interior Alaska-Paints, Oils, & Chemicals iagreenstar.org
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Address: 2128 Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 9am-3pm

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 975 Van Horn Road, Suite 6 Suite 6, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3598 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-12:00 AM, Sun 10:00 AM-11:00 PM

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2925 Newby Rd, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›

The center processes approximately 40,000 pairs of eyeglasses per year and sends out approximately 30,000 to eye care missions. The Lions ship glasses recycled at their Aurora Borealis Lions Eyeglass Recycling Facility…

Last updated on June 25, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3027 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-7:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›

Contact business for details about collection and dropoff options.

Last updated on May 31, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 401 E Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

To secure a precise quote for your exact material (whether it is structural steel, pipe, sheet metal, or non-ferrous scrap), it is best to contact them directly.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Chena Tool Library This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
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Address: 1917 Lillian Street, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Wednesday 3pm-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm

A tool library is just what it sounds like: a place for community members to share resources, learn from each other, and check out tools for their own projects. The sharing economy…

Last updated on July 2, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 32 College Rd., Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2226 Old Steese Hwy N Y, Fairbanks, AK 99712 Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 805 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 301 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Drop box is located near the Northwest corner of the parking lot just West of the welcome center.

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1910 Tanana Lp E, Fairbanks, AK 99775 Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 725 26th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701-2377 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat 10:00am-2:00pm

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM

Fairbanks Rescue Mission This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
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Address: 723 27th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: 9am-5pm M-F

The Fairbanks Rescue Mission serves over 100 people a day and are in constant need of the following items: Men’s/ Women’s t-shirts & underwear (New) sm, med , l, xl Men’s Jeans…

Last updated on June 22, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 505 Old Steese Hwy, Ste 126, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Central Recycling Facility (CRF) This location loves volunteers!

Recycling FacilityFNSB residents and businesses only
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Address: 1855 Marika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Closed Sunday-Monday

The FNSB Central Recycling Facility (CRF) is an FNSB Solid Waste provided service for FNSB residents and businesses / organizations only. The CRF is funded via the FNSB Enterprise Fund (landfill tipping…

Last updated on July 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 455 Sanduri Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; closed New Year's, Thanksgiving, Christmas

The FNSB Sanitary Landfill also serves as the transfer sites for FNSB residents living inside the City of Fairbanks.

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 889 Holmes Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 5749 Old Chatanika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 13, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2395 Old Chena Ridge Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2535 Little Shot Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 301 Old Steese Highway N, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-10pm

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2180 Farmers Loop Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 284 Goldstream Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3485 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2740 Old Richardson Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 901 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›

The mission of BRIDGE is to assist young adults with developmental disabilities in gaining skills, knowledge and appropriate behaviors to become successful individuals, citizens and workers in the community.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 930 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3755 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Green Star of Interior Alaska This location loves volunteers!

NonprofitInterior Alaska
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Address: 2134 Texaco Ave Suite A, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Office: Mon-Thu 9am-2pm; Electronics Sales: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 1pm-5pm

Home of the Green Star electronics recycling warehouse and our Reuse IT discounted refurbished electronics store, Repair IT desktop and laptop repair, Rebuild IT computer building classes and Reboot IT technology grants.

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1301 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat: 6:00am - 10:00pm; Sun: 7:00am - 8:00pm

Take compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) to staff at self-checkout lane if service desk attendants do not know where they belong.

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Literacy Council - Forget-me-not Books This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
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Address: 2216 S. Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-5:30pm

Last updated on July 2, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1550 Spur Ct., North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm

Formerly Chena Power / K & K Recycling

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 30 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Open 5AM - Midnight 7 days per week.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3755 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Open 5AM - Midnight 7 days per week.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 301 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
Hours: Open 5AM - Midnight 7 days per week.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 138 10th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: 24/7

Last updated on June 22, 2026 by Green Star GM

The Folk School This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
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Address: Pioneer Park, Cabin 66, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: By appointment or class schedule

Last updated on July 1, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1651 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2222 S Cushman St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30pm

Acceptable items: Clean Clothing Linens and towels Clothing accessories: belts, ties, scarves, hats Small appliances Clean shoes, boots, sandals, etc. Vehicles with titles Toys, games, puzzles Eye glasses Books, DVD'S, VHS's, Cassette…

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM


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