The Delaware County Department of Public Works’ Solid Waste Division continues to lead the way in innovative, comprehensive municipal waste management. Beginning immediately, household paint will be accepted every THURSDAY, 7:00am-2:30pm, at the Solid Waste Management Center (SWMC), 32230 State Hwy 10, Walton, NY 13856.
The list of accepted coatings is below; please note that this does NOT include other hazardous wastes. Hazardous Waste will only be accepted in the fall at the Clean Sweep.
ACCEPTED AT THE SWMC AT NO COST:
Interior and exterior architectural paints including latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, oil-based, and enamel (including textured coatings)
Deck coatings and floor paints (including elastomeric)
Primers, sealers, and undercoats
Stains
Shellacs, lacquers, varnishes, urethanes (single component)
Waterproofing concrete/masonry/wood sealers and repellents (not tar or bitumen-based)
Metal coatings, rust preventatives
Field and lawn paints
NOT ACCEPTED AT THE SWMC
(dispose of these materials during our Annual Clean Sweep Chemical Disposal Day):
Paint thinners, mineral spirits, solvents
Aerosol coatings
Auto and marine paints
Art and craft paints
Caulking compounds, epoxies, glues, adhesives
Paint additives, colorants, tints, resins
Wood preservatives (containing pesticides)
Roof patch and repair
Asphalt, tar and bitumen-based products
2-component coatings
Deck cleaners
Traffic and road marking paints
Industrial Maintenance (IM) coatings
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (shop application) paints and finishes
Containers that are leaking, empty, or without the original printed manufacturer’s label are not accepted at the SWMC.
The SWMC has partnered with PaintCare to provide this drop-off service. Learn more about accepted products at paintcare.org/products.
The Delaware County Solid Waste Management Center is open to Delaware County residents and businesses. For more information regarding accepted wastes, visit https://www.delcony.us/departments/sw/sw.htm or call 607-865-5805.