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6 free paint drop-off sites within 12 miles.
- Sherwin-WilliamsPaint store0.3 mi
- Keys Stadium Parking Lot HHW EventHazardous waste site2.2 mi
- Sherwin-WilliamsPaint store2.8 mi
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Frederick County Household Hazardous Waste Event — Keys Stadium upper lot
21 Stadium Drive, Frederick, MD 21701
- Accepts
- New for 2026: latex and oil-based paint. Also spray paint, stain and sealer, thinner and solvents, fuels, pesticides, pool chemicals and other household items on the list.
- Who can use it
- Frederick County households only. Bring a driver's license with a county address, a utility bill, or other proof the waste came from the county. No business or out-of-county waste.
- Hours
- Fall 2026 event: Saturday, October 10, 8 a.m.–noon. The spring event (May 9, 2026) has passed. Two events a year.
- Load limits
- No paint limit, per PaintCare's listing for the spring event. The county flyer lists no limit.
- Fees
- Free.
Right turns only: turn onto Stadium Drive from New Design Road. Not taken: motor oil, antifreeze, kerosene, car or alkaline batteries, fire extinguishers, or anything that can't be identified.
Sherwin-Williams, West 7th Street — PaintCare drop-off
1305 W 7th Street, Suite 26, Frederick, MD 21702
- Accepts
- Latex and oil-based house paint, stain and varnish, up to 5-gallon containers.
- Who can use it
- Maryland households and businesses. Businesses can bring oil-based paint only if very small.
- Hours
- The county says Frederick PaintCare stores have taken paint during business hours since April 1, 2026. Call to check hours.
- Load limits
- 5 gallons per visit.
- Fees
- Free to drop off.
No spray cans, or unlabeled, leaking or empty containers. Frederick County's paint page names this store, and PaintCare lists it.
Reichs Ford Road Landfill & Recycling Center (dried paint only)
9031 Reichs Ford Road, Frederick, MD 21704
- Accepts
- Dried latex and oil-based paint, as trash. No liquid paint; the site's permit covers solid waste only. Used motor oil, antifreeze and car batteries go to the Recycling Center drop-off.
- Who can use it
- Homes and businesses, for trash. Haulers should ask the county about accounts.
- Hours
- Drop-off Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Next listed closure: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Veterans Day).
- Load limits
- Paint must be fully dry or mixed with an absorbent first.
- Fees
- Regular trash fee: $83.26 a ton, charged in 20-pound steps after a $10 minimum.
This is a last resort, not recycling. The county says to try PaintCare drop-offs first. For the scale house, take Entrance Road (second right coming from I-70/South Street).
6 PaintCare drop-off sites within 12 miles of Frederick.
5 paint stores and 1 hazardous waste site, closest first. Paint stores take house paint, stain and varnish, usually up to a set amount per visit. Hazardous waste sites also take chemicals like thinner, but some only serve local residents. Call before you go.
Rules most stores here share
Who: Households and Businesses in Maryland
Hours: Paint is accepted during regular business hours. Call ahead for hours and to make sure the store can accept the amount and type of paint you would like to recycle.
Products: This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site does not accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products), containers without original labels, or containers that are leaking or empty.
Each listing below shows only what’s different, plus its limit.
Sherwin-Williams
0.3 mi1305 W 7th St Ste 26, Frederick, MD 21702
- Limits
- Limit: 5 gallons per visit.
Keys Stadium Parking Lot HHW Event
2.2 mi21 Stadium Dr, Frederick, MD 21701
- Who
- Households Only (No Businesses) in Frederick County
- Hours
- Saturday, May 9, 2026 8 am - 12 pm
- Products
- This site accepts latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons in size. This site also takes most other household hazardous waste -- contact the site for details and restrictions. Please do not bring empty, leaking or unlabeled containers.
- Notes
- Driver's License with Frederick County Address, Utility Bill, or Proof that waste was generated in Frederick County. There is no limit on paint.
Sherwin-Williams
2.8 mi5807 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
- Limits
- Limit: 5 gallons per visit.
Sherwin-Williams
3.1 mi7307 Grove Rd, Frederick, MD 21704
- Limits
- Limit: 5 gallons per visit.
PPG Paints
3.2 mi5628 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
- Limits
- Limit: 5 gallons per visit.
McCormick Paints
4.3 mi5102-D Pegasus Ct, Frederick, MD 21704
- Limits
- Limit: 5 gallons per visit.
From PaintCare’s drop-off map ↗, updated October 6, 2026. Hours and limits are PaintCare’s. Distances are straight-line, not driving.
Which option fits your Frederick cleanout?3
You missed the October 10 event
Take labeled house paint to a PaintCare store on the county's list, up to 5 gallons per visit. Keep spray cans and solvents for the next spring event; no 2027 date has been posted.
You live in Walkersville or Thurmont
County residents outside the city can use the Keys Stadium event with proof of address. For dried latex at the curb, ask your town or hauler; the county doesn't collect trash.
You only have a half-can of hardened latex
Dried paint can go to Reichs Ford Road at the trash rate, or to the curb if your hauler says OK. Leave the lid off so crews can see it's dry.
Frederick rules and tips5
THE LOCAL ANSWER
Labeled house paint: a county-listed PaintCare store, like Sherwin-Williams, 1305 W 7th Street (5 gallons per visit). Paint plus spray cans and solvents: the residents-only event Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8 a.m.–noon, Keys Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive. It's the last 2026 event. Reichs Ford Road takes only dried paint.
Frederick County has no year-round hazardous waste site. Since April 1, 2026, PaintCare stores take leftover paint free. The county's two yearly events at Keys Stadium now take latex and oil-based paint too.
October 10 is the county's last event this year
May 9 has passed. The fall event is Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8 a.m.–noon, Keys Stadium upper lot. Right turns only: enter Stadium Drive from New Design Road. After that, use PaintCare stores until a spring date is posted.
Reichs Ford Road is for dried paint only
The landfill's permit covers solid waste only. It takes dried latex or oil paint at the trash fee ($10 minimum), but no liquid paint. The county calls it a last resort; try PaintCare first.
Use the county's own store list
The county names Sherwin-Williams on W 7th Street, Buckeystown Pike and Grove Road, McCormick Paints on Pegasus Court, and Brunswick Ace. PaintCare also lists PPG Paints, 5628 Buckeystown Pike, which the county doesn't. Call first; the program is new.
Prove the waste came from Frederick County
At the event, bring a driver's license with a county address, a utility bill, or other proof the waste came from the county. Out-of-county and business waste is turned away.
Spray paint now has a place to go
PaintCare stores won't take spray cans, but the county event takes spray paint and thinner. Bring them to the event, not a paint store.
Free pickup programs and other options
Other county-listed PaintCare stores: Sherwin-Williams at 5807 Buckeystown Pike and 7307 Grove Road, McCormick Paints at 5102-D Pegasus Court, and Brunswick Ace Hardware. With 100+ gallons, ask for free pickup. Dried latex can go in the trash only if your hauler OKs it; the county has no curbside trash.
Getting your paint ready
Keep paint in original labeled cans. For October 10, bring proof of county address and enter from New Design Road. To dry latex for trash, use kitty litter, sawdust or mulch; leave lids off so crews see it's solid.
Full preparation checklist →Frederick questions4
Is there a permanent hazardous waste site at Reichs Ford Road?
No. The county holds hazardous waste drop-offs as events at Keys Stadium. Reichs Ford Road takes only dried paint, as trash.
Can I bring latex paint to the county event?
Yes. The county's 2026 guide adds latex and oil-based paint as new items.
Is there a paint limit at the event?
PaintCare's listing for the spring event said no paint limit. The county flyer doesn't list one.
Can my business use the county event?
No. Events take home waste only. Businesses can use PaintCare stores (latex; oil-based only for very small businesses) or large-volume pickup for 100+ gallons.
Sources and how we checked11
We checked Frederick County's hazardous waste, event, paint, landfill and trash pages and PaintCare's October 6 map data. PaintCare still shows the past May 9 event. The flyer gives 301-600-2960; PaintCare gives 301-600-1848 (landfill office). We didn't check City of Frederick trash rules or store hours.
Checked October 6, 2026 against these sources, not by phone. How we research.
Frederick County household hazardous wastes ↗Frederick County 2026 HHW event guide ↗Frederick County paint disposal ↗Reichs Ford Road landfill information, fees and contacts ↗Reichs Ford Road location, hours and directions ↗Frederick County trash removal (no county curbside service) ↗PaintCare Maryland ↗PaintCare drop-off site locator ↗PaintCare large-volume pickup ↗PaintCare business limits ↗PaintCare product eligibility ↗
