⚡ QUICK ANSWER
What to do with old paint in Charlottesville VA. Ivy MUC free drop-off, PaintCare locations. Albemarle Moving handles everything else. 434-230-4551.
⚡ OLD PAINT DISPOSAL CHARLOTTESVILLE
Ivy MUC — 4576 Dick Woods Rd — free for residents. Or PaintCare.org for retail drop-off locations. Albemarle Moving handles everything else non-hazardous at $149–$499.
Paint Disposal Options in Charlottesville VA
| Option | Address / Info | Cost | Accepts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy MUC | 4576 Dick Woods Rd — rivanna.org for hours | Free | Latex and oil paint, all household hazardous |
| PaintCare drop-off | Multiple retail locations — paintcare.org | Free (5 gal limit) | Latex and most oil paint |
| Albemarle Moving | Full service throughout Charlottesville | $149–$499 | Everything except hazardous materials |
| Regular trash | N/A | N/A | Cannot accept paint — hazardous waste |
Dried Paint — What to Do
Fully dried latex paint in an open can may be accepted in regular trash in Albemarle County — check with your hauler first. To dry paint quickly, remove the lid and let air dry, or add kitty litter. When completely solid, the can may be discarded as regular trash. When in doubt, Ivy MUC is always the safe option.
FAQ
Ivy MUC at 4576 Dick Woods Road accepts latex and oil paint free for Albemarle County and City of Charlottesville residents. PaintCare at participating retailers also offers free drop-off — check paintcare.org.
No — paint is hazardous waste and cannot go in our trucks. Take it to Ivy MUC (4576 Dick Woods Rd, free). Albemarle Moving hauls everything else non-hazardous.
Yes — Ivy MUC at 4576 Dick Woods Road is free for county and city residents. Check rivanna.org for hours. PaintCare also has free participating retail locations — check paintcare.org.
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