Paint stewardship and recycling
Approved amendment to the PaintCare program plan assessment structure
On July 9th, 2025, PaintCare proposed an amendment to the Colorado Paint Stewardship Program plan requesting an increase to the program assessment structure. Per 25-17-404(3)(a) C.R.S., the Executive Director shall approve or reject a plan in writing within ninety days after the receipt of the plan and therefore, should provide a response to PaintCare by October 7th, 2025. The Department opened a 30 day public comment period for PaintCare’s proposed amendment to the Colorado Paint Stewardship Program plan through Sunday, August 10th, 2025. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will consider all public comments received before deciding whether to approve or reject the plan.
Public Comments re: PaintCare Assessment Amendment 2025
CDPHE response to public comments
Letter Re: Approval of PaintCare Colorado’s proposed amendment request
Unused and leftover paint
On July 1, 2015 the Architectural Paint Stewardship Act allowed for PaintCare, a non-profit organization, to collect unused paint in Colorado. Unused latex paint is either reused or recycled into new paint. Unused oil-based paint can be used as a fuel source.
Find a paint drop-off site
Search PaintCare.org for the drop-off location nearest you
What to do with leftover paint in Colorado
Informational video
Collection programs for paint thinners, solvents, aerosol cans, lead based paint and other products not recycled through PaintCare.org.
Pertaining to paint recycling, stewardship, the fee and why unused paint can be problematic
Documents and reports
CDPHE PaintCare Report to Legislature, 2024
A visual representation of the charts and graphs found in the annual reports.
Paint brands that have registered to participate in the collection and recycling program
Paint manufacturers that have registered to participate in the collection and recycling program
Large volume pickups
For residents and some businesses with 100 gallons of paint or more, go to PaintCare.org for a free large volume pick-up.
Large volume pickup fact sheet from PaintCare
Online form from PaintCare to request a large volume pickup