How to Get Rid of Old Paint in Yonkers, NY

✓ Last verified October 25, 2026 against official Yonkers, New York and retailer sources. See sources.

Quick answer

Yonkers partners with PaintCare. Drop leftover latex or oil-based house paint, primer, stain and varnish free at the Yonkers Recycling Center, 735 Saw Mill River Road, Monday–Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
The limit is 5 gallons per visit, one visit a day and two days a week. Paint must be in sealed, original containers with the manufacturer's label, and your license and car registration addresses must match.
Aerosol spray paint, paint thinner, solvents and leaking or unlabeled cans aren't accepted there. Thinner and other flammable liquids can go to Westchester County's H-MRF in Valhalla by appointment; call the county HelpLine about spray paint.
The county's last two 2026 Household Recycling Days, which take oil and latex paint, are Sunday, November 1 (Peekskill) and Saturday, November 7 (Rye), 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Illustration of three leftover paint cans and a paintbrush

Your options in Yonkers

Yonkers Recycling Center (PaintCare site) Free

The Department of Public Works accepts leftover paint at the Recycling Center in partnership with PaintCare, which is funded by a fee on new paint. Accepted products include latex and oil-based house paint and primers, interior and exterior architectural paint, deck coatings and floor paint, concrete sealers, clear finishes such as varnish and shellac, field and lawn paints, metal coatings and rust preventatives, and waterproofing sealers (not tar or bitumen-based). The center's general rules page says "no toxic paint," so call the center if you're unsure about a product.

Address: 735 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Phone: 914-377-6752
Limit: 5 gallons per visit; one visit per day, two days per week; no containers over 5 gallons
Not accepted: Aerosol spray paint, thinner and solvents, leaking, unlabeled or empty cans, auto and marine paint, art and craft paint, 2-component coatings, tar and roof patch

Sources: City of Yonkers – PaintCare Recycling Program; City of Yonkers – Recycling Center

Westchester County H-MRF (Valhalla) Free

The county's Household Material Recovery Facility takes oil and latex paint, wood preservatives and stains, and other household hazardous waste such as flammable liquids from Westchester residents year-round. Paint must be in its original, labeled container, no larger than 5 gallons, with a secured lid and no leaks. Visits are by appointment only, and you'll need a current government-issued photo ID. The county lists possible fees only for seven northern towns, not Yonkers.

Address: 15 Woods Road, Valhalla
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., by appointment (closed federal holidays)
Appointments: Online reservation system, or Recycling HelpLine (914) 813-5425, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. daily

Sources: Westchester County – Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF); Westchester County – Paint Recycling Information; Westchester County – H-MRF Reservation System

County Household Recycling Days Free

Westchester County's Household Recycling Days take paint (both oil and latex) and flammable liquids such as turpentine, in original or labeled containers. Service is first-come, first-served, and there's no fee. Pre-registration is required for 25 gallons or more of liquid; call the Recycling HelpLine.

Remaining 2026 dates: Sunday, November 1, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., RESCO Facility, 3 John Walsh Blvd., Peekskill; Saturday, November 7, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Playland Park, 1 Playland Parkway, Rye

Source: Westchester County – Household Recycling Days

Other PaintCare sites and big jobs Free

PaintCare lists more drop-off sites, many of them paint and hardware stores. Contact a site for its hours and limits before you go. If you have 100 gallons or more, PaintCare offers a free large-volume pickup.

Sources: PaintCare – New York program; City of Yonkers – PaintCare Recycling Program

Old half-used paint cans with dried drips, brushes and a roller tray on a garage shelf — Leftover paint: check the Yonkers rules above before you set anything out or drive it to a drop-off.

Don't do this

Don't pour paint, thinner or solvents down a drain or storm sewer.
Don't bring leaking, unlabeled or empty cans, or spray paint, to the Yonkers Recycling Center.
Don't mix paint types or pour paint into another container. Keep it in the original, labeled can.

Or pay someone to haul it

If you can't get it to a drop-off site, or can't wait for city pickup, a junk-removal service can take it from inside your home. Prices depend on the company, your location and the size of the load, so get a quote first. Ask whether they recycle or donate items and whether they follow Yonkers's rules, especially for electronics and paint.

Frequently asked questions

Does Yonkers take oil-based paint?

Yes. The city's PaintCare program at the Recycling Center accepts latex and oil-based house paint and primers. Paint thinner and solvents aren't accepted there; take them to the county H-MRF by appointment.

How much paint can I drop off in Yonkers?

Up to 5 gallons per visit, one visit a day and two days a week, in containers no larger than 5 gallons.

Where do I take spray paint in Yonkers?

The Yonkers Recycling Center doesn't accept aerosol spray paint. Call Westchester County's Recycling HelpLine at (914) 813-5425 to ask about bringing it to the H-MRF in Valhalla.

Sources

All checked on October 25, 2026. Rules, hours and fees change, so confirm with the source before you go.