Frequently asked Questions…
Do I need an appointment? No, bring your paint to EarthPaint or any of our partner locations while they are open and they will help you unload and count containers. Prices are found here.
Why do I have to pay? Recycling paint is labor intensive and heavy. There is a lot of overhead and equipment along with no funding for the environmental work that we do. What we charge barley covers the cost of running our program, and some months does not come close to covering costs.
We accept all paint in all forms and of any age. We charge a tax-deductible fee for each container. It does not matter how much paint is in the container; these fees allow us to recycle not only the paint but the containers as well.
We are based at 365 E. Irving Park Road in Wood Dale, and recycle paint at events and hardware stores around the Chicago area.
Please do not mix paint! That is our job and the reason why our special needs program is successful. Paint mixed together will not be accepted.