Maryland PaintCare Program Becomes 13th State-Wide Paint Recycling Program
Marylanders can now recycle their leftover paint with PaintCare! PaintCare is a nonprofit organization that plans and operates paint stewardship programs in states that have passed the paint stewardship law. The Maryland PaintCare program launched on April 1, 2026, making it the thirteenth jurisdiction to pass paint stewardship legislation. With the addition of Maryland, PaintCare now serves one-third of the U.S. population.
PaintCare operates a network of over 100 drop-off sites across the state where households and businesses can recycle their leftover paint at no additional cost. Most drop-off sites are located at local paint retailers, making it convenient for Marylanders to responsibly dispose of their leftover paint. To find a drop-off site near you, visit the drop-off site locator on PaintCare’s website.
PaintCare offers a large volume pickup (LVP) service, which provides free pickups of 100 gallons or more of eligible paint products. Those with large quantities of paint are encouraged to use this service to responsibly dispose of leftover paint. Large volume pickups can be requested through the large volume pickup request form.
The paint stewardship law requires a fee, called the PaintCare fee, to be added to the purchase price of new paint. The fee is based on container size and funds all aspects of the program. This includes paint collection and recycling, consumer education, and program administration.
The PaintCare fee in Maryland is as follows:
| Container Size | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| Half pint or smaller | $0.00 |
| Larger than half pint up to smaller than 1 gallon | $0.50 |
| 1 gallon up to 2 gallons | $1.15 |
| Larger than 2 gallons up to 5 gallons | $2.25 |
To learn more about PaintCare and the Maryland PaintCare program, please visit www.paintcare.org or reach out to PaintCare at info@paint.org.
PaintCare Inc., a non-profit organization, continues to expand its reach through partnerships with organizations including NERC. PaintCare sets up drop-off locations for leftover paint, arranges for recycling and proper disposal, and conducts public education. More than 88 million gallons of architectural paint products have been managed by PaintCare in 12 states and the District of Columbia. Together, households and businesses can find convenient ways to responsibly dispose of leftover paint, keeping it out of the waste stream.
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