San Diego

Where to dispose of paint in San Diego

3 confirmed places within 25 miles of San Diego take paint. The closest is Miramar Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility in San Diego, about 5.7 mi away.

Places that take paint

• Miramar Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility

  Hazardous waste drop-off · San Diego · 5.7 mi from San Diego

  Accepted Residents only · Free for residents · 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip

  Directions858-694-7000

• Chula Vista Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

  Hazardous waste drop-off · Chula Vista · 9.6 mi from San Diego

  Accepted Residents only · Free for residents · 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip

  Directions619-691-5122

• El Cajon Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

  Hazardous waste drop-off · El Cajon · 12 mi from San Diego

  Accepted Residents only · Free for residents · 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip

  Directions619-596-5100

Don't take it here

Confirmed nearby facilities that do not accept paint: Miramar Landfill, Otay Landfill, Sycamore Landfill.

Good to know

In California, leftover architectural paint is accepted at household hazardous waste (HHW) facilities and at many paint retailers participating in the statewide PaintCare program. More about paint disposal.

Paint disposal near San Diego

• El Cajon
• Escondido
• San Marcos

Other things to get rid of in San Diego

• Concrete
• Dirt & soil
• Construction debris
• Mattresses
• Furniture
• Appliances
• TVs & electronics
• Tires

Distances are straight-line from the center of San Diego. Hours and fees change; call before you go.