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Florida Has No Statewide PaintCare Program: Where HHW Actually Goes
If you've heard of PaintCare paint drop-off programs elsewhere, know this first: Florida isn't one of the states that has one. Here's where leftover paint and HHW actually belong in Martin County.
Florida Is Not a PaintCare State
PaintCare is a real paint-stewardship recycling program — but it operates in exactly 12 states plus Washington, D.C., and Florida is not one of them. If you've moved here from a state with a PaintCare drop-off network, or seen the program referenced online, it's worth knowing up front that there is no statewide Florida equivalent to point leftover paint toward. That gap matters for anyone clearing out a garage, a workshop or an old can of exterior paint during a Stuart renovation or cleanout.
Where Household Hazardous Waste Actually Goes in Martin County
Instead of a statewide program, Martin County routes household hazardous waste — including leftover paint — through its own Solid Waste Transfer & Recycling Facility.
Martin County Solid Waste Transfer & Recycling Facility
- 9101 SW Busch Street, Palm City, FL 34990
- Phone: (772) 419-6967
- Hours: Monday–Friday 8am–5pm (vehicles weighed by 4:45pm)
- Saturday 8am–noon (vehicles weighed by 11:45am)
- Closed Sundays and holidays
The facility accepts recycling, garbage, vegetation, construction and demolition debris, and tires, and it's open to both residential and commercial users — businesses can even set up a Business Account for regular use. It's the right first call for anything that shouldn't go straight into a general debris load.
What Doesn't Belong in a Rental Dumpster
A roll-off dumpster is built for general household, renovation and construction debris — not for paint, solvents, pesticides, old fuel, or other household hazardous waste. Those materials need a dedicated disposal path rather than mixing into a general load, both for safety and because a hauler generally can't legally take them to a standard landfill or recycling stream along with everything else. If your cleanout turns up old paint cans, pool chemicals or other HHW, plan to route it to the county facility separately.
What Can Still Go in the Dumpster
Once paint and other household hazardous waste are set aside, everything else from a typical Stuart cleanout — furniture, flooring, drywall, cabinetry, yard debris, general construction material — fits comfortably in a standard roll-off rental. Tell us if you're not sure whether something belongs in the box or needs to be routed to the county facility instead; we'd rather answer that question up front than have it come up mid-load.
Sizing a Project That Includes HHW Sorting
A garage or workshop cleanout that includes some paint and chemical sorting typically still fits a 10 or 15 yard container once the HHW is set aside. Larger whole-property cleanouts scale up from there.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | 50–70 bags | 1–2 tons | Small cleanouts, roofing shingles, tight driveways. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | 80–100 bags | 2–3 tons | Flooring, bathroom or kitchen updates, multi-room cleanouts. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | 110–130 bags | 3–4 tons | Medium remodels, roofing jobs, light construction. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | 170–190 bags | 4–5 tons | Whole-home projects, office cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | 230–250 bags | 5–6 tons | Large builds, commercial or industrial jobs. |
Booking Your Dumpster
Call (772) 266-7760 and describe your cleanout, including anything you suspect might be household hazardous waste. We'll size the container for everything that belongs in it and point you toward the county facility for the rest.
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Call and describe the job. Flat-rate pricing, a sized container, and a delivery time on the same call.
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Mon–Sat 7:00am – 7:00pm
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Frequently asked questions
Does Florida have a PaintCare program?
No. PaintCare operates in exactly 12 states plus Washington, D.C., and Florida is not one of them — there is no statewide Florida paint-recycling drop-off program.
Where can I take leftover paint in Martin County?
Martin County's Solid Waste Transfer & Recycling Facility at 9101 SW Busch Street, Palm City, FL 34990, (772) 419-6967, is the right destination for household hazardous waste including leftover paint.
Can I put paint cans in my rental dumpster?
No — paint and other household hazardous waste shouldn't go into a general roll-off dumpster load. Route it to Martin County's Transfer & Recycling Facility instead.
Is Martin County's Transfer Facility open to homeowners?
Yes — it's open to both residential and commercial users, with businesses able to set up a Business Account for regular use.
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