Paint disposal in New Hampshire
What New Hampshire says to do with paint, read off New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services's own page on 2026-08-19.
NHDES says oil-based, lead-based, and solvent-based paints are hazardous and must not go in the trash — bring them to a HHW collection event; latex paint may be dried out and trashed. Read from New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services · checked 2026-08-19
Never pour paint down the drain, on the ground, or burn it (Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet).
Oil-based, lead-based, or solvent-based paint, stains, and varnishes are hazardous and should not be disposed in the trash (NHDES).
Where to take it
Sites are listed in the NHDES Household Hazardous Waste Program drop-off site finder.
Counties differ — verify with your local program.
All 50 states: Can you throw away paint? — the federal baseline, what happens to it, and every state's rule with the page it was read from.