Paint disposal in Wisconsin

What Wisconsin says to do with paint, read off Wisconsin DNR's own page on 2026-08-19.

Wisconsin DNR says latex paint can be dried solid and trashed, but oil-based paint goes to a household hazardous waste collection — most areas use DATCP's Clean Sweep events. Read from Wisconsin DNR · checked 2026-08-19

Never pour paint down the drain, on the ground, or burn it (Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet).

Never pour household hazardous waste in a septic system or storm drain (Wisconsin DNR).

Where to take it

Sites are listed in the Wisconsin Clean Sweep (DATCP) 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.