Where can I dispose of paint?

Latex Paint

  • If the paint is old and dry, you can leave the lid off and dispose of in your regular trash.
  • If the paint is still a liquid, you can add kitty litter or other absorbent material such as sawdust or mulch, and stir it well until it becomes very thick and will not drip or run.  Once you’ve done this, you can leave the lid off and dispose of it in your regular trash.  Please note:  this ONLY APPLIES to latex (water based) paint. 

Latex or Oil Based Paint

  • VPPSA provides scheduled Household Chemical Collection/Computer Recycling events for residents of its member communities on the Peninsula.  See schedule

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1. Who provides curbside trash collection in York County?
2. Who provides curbside recycling collection in York County?
3. What are the hours of operations for Waste Management?
4. How much does curbside garbage and recycling cost?
5. How much does it cost to bring trash or yard debris to Waste Management or the VPPSA facility?
6. Why didn't my trash get collected?
7. How does my trash get collected on a holiday?
8. May I put yard debris in my trash container?
9. How do I dispose of my trash when not collected?
10. My trash container is missing or damaged. What should I do?
11. Where can I dispose of paint?
12. What happens to the old computers I take to a collection event?
13. Can I put my tires out at the curb for pickup?
14. If I am a contractor bringing waste or yard debris from my residence, do I have to pay?
15. Why didn’t my recycling get picked up?
16. How do I request a trash and/or recycle container?
17. How do I schedule bulk pickup?
18. How do I discontinue trash service?
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20. How do I get a second recycle container? Is there a charge?
21. What forms or payment are accepted to bring items to the dump? (For example: Cash, Check or Credit Card)
22. How do I get rid of my old television?
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