Paint Disposal · Portland, OR

Sherwin-Williams (Portland) - PaintCare Drop-Off

Free Walk-in OK

Sherwin-Williams (Portland) - PaintCare Drop-Off is a paint disposal service in Portland. They accept paint products such as latex paint, oil-based paint, and paint thinners. Cost: Free (PaintCare program funded by paint manufacturers). Hours: Store hours (typically 7 AM - 7 PM Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM Sat). Walk-ins are welcome. Oregon was the FIRST PaintCare state (2009). 190+ drop-off sites statewide. All Portland-area Sherwin-Williams stores participate. Other PaintCare sites include Miller Paint and Ace Hardware locations. While MetroPaint closed, PaintCare remains the primary paint recycling option. Restrictions: PaintCare program: up to 5 gallons per container. Must be in original labeled containers.

Contact

Address
Multiple Portland metro Sherwin-Williams locations, Portland, OR Directions ↗
Website
www.paintcare.org/states/oregon ↗
Hours
Store hours (typically 7 AM - 7 PM Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM Sat)
Cost
Free (PaintCare program funded by paint manufacturers)
Serves
Residential · Business

Accepted items

Paint

  • Latex paint
  • Oil-based paint
  • Paint thinners
  • Stains
  • Varnishes
  • Primer
  • Spray paint
  • Sealers
  • Clear coatings (shellac, varnish)

Notes

Oregon was the FIRST PaintCare state (2009). 190+ drop-off sites statewide. All Portland-area Sherwin-Williams stores participate. Other PaintCare sites include Miller Paint and Ace Hardware locations. While MetroPaint closed, PaintCare remains the primary paint recycling option.

Restrictions

PaintCare program: up to 5 gallons per container. Must be in original labeled containers.

Quantity limits

Up to 5 gallons per container

Updated · 2026-05-12