If you haven’t cleaned out your garage or basement this spring, here’s a good excuse to do so. GreenSheen Eco-Friendly Paint is hosting a FREE paint recycling event on Saturday, May 16, 2026. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., bring any amount of latex or oil-based house paint, stains and varnishes and they’ll take it off your hands. This event is open to all Colorado residents.
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There are no limitations — bring everything you have as long as they are in 5-gallon or smaller containers.
The event takes place at Fort Logan Northgate School, 4000 S Lowell Blvd., Denver.
ACCEPTING:
Urethanes
Oil-based and Latex-based Paints
Acrylic Paint
Varnishes, Shellacs and Lacquers
Primers
Clear Coatings
NOT ACCEPTING:
Spray Paints, Marine and Auto Paints
If it’s for a car, a boat, a craft project, or a roof, they can’t take it.
Construction Materials: Stucco, grout, plaster, joint compound, and cement-based products.
Aerosols: Anything in a spray can.
Chemicals: Paint thinners, mineral spirits, solvents, and deck cleaners.
Adhesives: Glues, caulking, epoxies, and 2-part resins.
Auto paint and marine (boat) paint.
Roofing: Tar, asphalt, bitumen-based sealers, or roof patch/repair.
Industrial: Road-marking paint or heavy industrial coatings.
Small Projects: Tiny bottles of craft or art paint.
Register for a time slot, which will save you time.
For more information about the recycling event, click here.
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