Bring your old paint to a FREE recycling event at St. Andrew United Methodist Church parking lot on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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. The event is sponsored by Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch and donations to help fund Rotary causes will be accepted. This event is open to all, regardless of where you live.
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There are no limitations — bring everything you have as long as they are in 5-gallon or smaller original containers with a readable label.
The event takes place at St. Andrew United Methodist Church.
ACCEPTING:
House Paint: Interior and exterior (Latex, Oil-based, Enamel).
Deck & Floor: Deck stains, floor paints, and slip-resistant coatings.
Preparation: Primers, sealers, and undercoaters.
Wood Finishes: Stains, varnishes, shellacs, and lacquers (single-part only).
Waterproofing: Clear sealers for wood, concrete, or masonry (like Thompson’s).
Metal: Rust-preventative paints and metal coatings.
Sports Fields: Paint used for grass/lawns or sports fields.
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.
Also on the no-no list:
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.
3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch.
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