In California, it's illegal to dispose of paint cans in the garbage, unless the can is empty or completely dry. Paint is considered a hazardous waste, and proper disposal is required to protect human health and the environment. Athens Services, the City's trash/recycling company has more information.

The following PaintCare sites in and around West Hollywood accept latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons in size. They do not accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products), containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty. Paint is accepted during regular business hours. Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle:

Koontz Hardware (limit 10 gallons per visit)

8914 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90069

(310) 652-0123

Anawalt Lumber (limit 10 gallons per visit)

641 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90069

(310) 652-6202

Dunn-Edwards (limit 20 gallons per visit)

7064 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028

(323) 469-1743

Anawalt Lumber (limit 10 gallons per visit)

1001 N Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA, 90038

(323) 464-1600

Sherwin-Williams (limit 20 gallons per visit)

805 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90038

(323) 467-2468

The UCLA S.A.F.E. Center (open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8am-2pm) - Temporarily closed

accepts paint, electronic waste (Saturdays only), and other household hazardous waste (HHW)

550 Charles E Young Dr W, Los Angeles, CA 90095

(800) 988-6942

Please call drop-off sites before you bring your paint to check the hours of operation and how much paint they can accept.