Paint Disposal · Houston, TX
Houston ESC - Paint Disposal (Latex & Oil-Based)
Houston ESC - Paint Disposal (Latex & Oil-Based) is a paint disposal service in Houston. They accept paint products such as latex paint, oil-based paint, and paint thinners. Cost: Free for Houston residents. Hours: Mon-Sat 8 AM - 5 PM. Walk-ins are welcome. Texas has no PaintCare paint stewardship program (as of 2026). Houston residents can dispose of both latex and oil-based paints at either North or South ESC locations. Also accepts paint thinners, stains, varnishes, and spray paint. PaintCare legislation has not yet passed in Texas; there is no manufacturer-funded statewide paint recycling program. Restrictions: City of Houston residents only. No business/commercial waste. Quantity limits: Residential quantities.
Contact
- Address
- 5614 Neches St (North) or 11500 S Post Oak Rd (South), Houston, TX 77026 Directions ↗
- Phone
- (713) 551-7355
- Website
- www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/esc.html ↗
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 8 AM - 5 PM
- Cost
- Free for Houston residents
- Serves
- Residential
Accepted items
Paint
- Latex paint
- Oil-based paint
- Paint thinners
- Stains
- Varnishes
- Spray paint
- Primer
- Sealers
Notes
Texas has no PaintCare paint stewardship program (as of 2026). Houston residents can dispose of both latex and oil-based paints at either North or South ESC locations. Also accepts paint thinners, stains, varnishes, and spray paint. PaintCare legislation has not yet passed in Texas; there is no manufacturer-funded statewide paint recycling program.
Restrictions
City of Houston residents only. No business/commercial waste.
Quantity limits
Residential quantities