Paint Disposal · Tampa, FL

Hillsborough County Paint Disposal (HHW Centers)

Free Walk-in OK

Hillsborough County Paint Disposal (HHW Centers) is a municipal hazardous-waste program in Tampa. They accept paint products such as latex paint, oil-based paint, and paint thinners. Cost: Free for Hillsborough County residents. Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (varies by location). Walk-ins are welcome. 5 Community Collection Centers accept paint year-round. Also accepts household chemicals, batteries, electronics, automotive fluids, and pool chemicals. Proof of residency required. Restrictions: Limit 10 gallons latex paint. No commercial paint from businesses.

Contact

Address
Various Community Collection Centers, Tampa, FL Directions ↗
Phone
(813) 272-5680
Website
hcfl.gov/residents/property-owners-and-renters/trash-and-recycling/discarding-paint-and-electronics ↗
Hours
Mon-Sat 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (varies by location)
Cost
Free for Hillsborough County residents
Serves
Residential

Accepted items

Paint

  • Latex paint
  • Oil-based paint
  • Paint thinners
  • Stains
  • Varnishes
  • Mineral spirits
  • Solvents

Notes

5 Community Collection Centers accept paint year-round. Also accepts household chemicals, batteries, electronics, automotive fluids, and pool chemicals. Proof of residency required.

Restrictions

Limit 10 gallons latex paint. No commercial paint from businesses.

Quantity limits

10 gallons latex paint

Updated · 2026-05-07