California paint waste Leftover wet paint, latex, settled sludge & separated solvent.
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Find a California waste code
Paint waste: 4 codes.
Paint waste
The paint type, condition and destination decide the route. See paint guidance.
Sludges
Paint sludge
Settled or separated residue from paint handling
When to use 461Organics
Discarded latex material
The discarded paint is latex-based
When to use 291Organics
Unused organic material
Organic paint became waste before use because it was off-specification, aged or surplus
When to use 331Organics
Other solvent mixture
Solvent was separated from the paint, and its blend fits no specific solvent class
When to use 214
Other codes that mention it 3
Organics
Unreacted resin and monomers
When to use 271Organics
Polymeric resin waste
When to use 272Organics
Discarded adhesive
When to use 281
ComplyOnSiteWhich California code fits paint waste?
| Code | When it fits |
|---|---|
| 461 | Settled or separated residue from paint handling |
| 291 | The discarded paint is latex-based |
| 331 | Organic paint became waste before use because it was off-specification, aged or surplus |
| 214 | Solvent was separated from the paint, and its blend fits no specific solvent class |
The classification and shipping rules still apply.
Which California paint can go to a collection program?
Latex paint qualifies for recycling collection only when it is liquid and water-based. Send it to an authorized collection location.
Collection of non-RCRA oil-based paint is limited to households and qualifying very small quantity generators. A contractor above those limits can't use that route.
PaintCare accepts qualifying architectural paint, but not industrial coatings, paint sludge or cleaning solvent. Confirm acceptance and use the original package or a closed, labeled container.
Which California paint shipments need a manifest?
Oil-based paint leaving a consolidation location needs a manifest and registered hauler. The same applies to non-recyclable hazardous latex paint.
Paint sent for disposal needs a hazardous waste determination. Non-hazardous paint needs no hazardous waste code.