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2 free paint drop-off sites within 12 miles.
- Sherwin-WilliamsPaint store1.3 mi
- McLeod County HHW FacilityHazardous waste site1.4 mi
- K&S Millwrights LLCPaint store15.4 mi
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McLeod County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Environmental Services Building), Hutchinson
1065 5th Ave SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350
- Accepts
- Latex and oil-based paint, stain, varnish and sealers, any product in an aerosol can, fuels and solvents (5-gallon containers or smaller), adhesives, pesticides, pool chemicals and automotive fluids.
- Who can use it
- The 2026 brochure says it serves households in McLeod, Meeker, Wright, Carver and Sibley counties. PaintCare lists McLeod and Sibley households and very small businesses. The brochure says the site can work with the smallest business generators (it lists MQG and VSQG) in McLeod, Carver, Meeker, Renville, Sibley and Wright counties, by appointment only; call 320-484-4319.
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8 am–4 pm, closed holidays, according to the county page and 2026 brochure. The county's 2026 recycling brochure adds the second Saturday of every month, 8 am–noon. The City of Hutchinson's page lists Tuesday–Friday only. Call before a Monday or Saturday trip.
- Load limits
- PaintCare lists 200 gallons per visit, in containers up to 5 gallons.
- Fees
- The 2026 brochure lists no fee for paint. Some recycling items cost extra (for example $10 appliances, $25 mattresses). Payment is by check or exact cash only.
Phones vary by source: 320-484-4319 (PaintCare, business appointments), 320-484-4300 and 800-335-0575 (main Environmental Services lines), and 320-484-4322 (City of Hutchinson page). The HHW entrance is on the west side, under the canopy. The free Product ReUse Room has paint and other products, three items per person per day, and you sign out what you take.
Sherwin-Williams, Hutchinson (PaintCare drop-off)
1510 MN 15, Hutchinson, MN 55350
- Accepts
- Latex and oil-based house paint, stain and varnish in original labeled containers up to 5 gallons. No spray cans, and no leaking, unlabeled or empty containers.
- Who can use it
- Minnesota households and businesses, according to PaintCare.
- Hours
- PaintCare says paint is taken during regular store hours. We didn't check store hours; call first.
- Load limits
- 5 gallons per visit, according to PaintCare.
- Fees
- Free for paint.
PaintCare is our only source for this store, and it lists 952-894-0034, which isn't a local 320 number. If that line doesn't reach the Hutchinson store, ask Sherwin-Williams for the store's own number. It's the only Hutchinson store on PaintCare's list. Stores may turn paint away when they're full, so call first.
2 PaintCare drop-off sites within 12 miles of Hutchinson.
4 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 Minnesota
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
1.3 mi1510 MN 15, Hutchinson, MN 55350
- Limits
- Limit: 5 gallons per visit.
McLeod County HHW Facility
1.4 mi1065 5th Ave SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350
- Who
- Households and VSQG Businesses in McLeod and Sibley Counties
- Hours
- Monday - Friday 8 am to 4 pm (except on government holidays)occasional extended hours and Saturday mornings
- Limits
- Limit: 200 gallons per visit.
- 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.
K&S Millwrights LLC
15.4 mi217 E Hall Ave, Buffalo Lake, MN 55314
- Who
- Households and Businesses
- Limits
- Limit: 5 gallons per visit.
Litchfield Building Center
18.1 mi124 E Commercial St, Litchfield, MN 55355
- Limits
- Limit: 5 gallons per visit.
Thomes Brothers
24.1 mi414 W Main St, Arlington, MN 55307
- 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 Hutchinson cleanout?4
You can only go on a weekend
The county's 2026 recycling brochure lists the second Saturday of every month, 8 am–noon. Call 320-484-4300 to confirm, or use Sherwin-Williams for up to 5 gallons.
You live in Glencoe or elsewhere in McLeod County
You use the same Hutchinson facility. The county's offices are in Glencoe, but hazardous waste goes to 1065 5th Ave SE.
You need a little paint for a project
Check the ReUse Room first. It often has latex and oil-based paint, stains and sealers. You can take three items per day.
You're a contractor
If your business is one of the smallest hazardous waste generators (the brochure lists MQG and VSQG), book with the county at 320-484-4319. For a few cans, Sherwin-Williams takes 5 gallons per visit from businesses. With 100 gallons or more, ask PaintCare for a free pickup.
Hutchinson rules and tips5
THE LOCAL ANSWER
Take house paint to McLeod County's household hazardous waste facility, 1065 5th Ave SE in Hutchinson, Monday–Friday 8 am–4 pm; the 2026 brochure lists no fee for paint. It also serves Meeker, Wright, Carver and Sibley county households. For a few cans, Sherwin-Williams at 1510 MN 15 takes up to 5 gallons.
Hutchinson, Minnesota, is home to McLeod County's household hazardous waste facility at 1065 5th Ave SE. It's open weekdays all year and takes paint from McLeod, Meeker, Wright, Carver and Sibley county households, according to the county's 2026 brochure. A free ReUse Room on site gives away usable paint. Sherwin-Williams on MN 15 also takes up to 5 gallons.
One site serves five counties
McLeod County's 2026 brochure says the Hutchinson facility serves households from McLeod, Meeker, Wright, Carver and Sibley counties. McLeod's government center is in Glencoe, but paint goes to Hutchinson. Use the west-side entrance under the canopy.
Check the day before you go
The county lists Monday–Friday, 8 am–4 pm. Its 2026 recycling brochure adds the second Saturday of each month, 8 am–noon. The City of Hutchinson's page lists Tuesday–Friday only. Call 320-484-4300 before a Monday or Saturday trip.
Free paint in the ReUse Room
The Product ReUse Room gives away paint, stains, thinners and other DIY products first come, first served. The county page says it serves McLeod, Sibley, Meeker and Carver counties. The limit is three items per person per day, you sign out what you take, and you can't open or spray products there.
Bring a check or exact cash
The 2026 brochure lists no fee for paint, but other items cost extra, such as mattresses ($25) and appliances ($10). The county takes checks or exact cash only.
Businesses must book
The 2026 brochure says the site works only with the smallest business generators (MQG and VSQG) in McLeod, Carver, Meeker, Renville, Sibley and Wright counties, and only with an appointment. Call 320-484-4319. The household price list doesn't apply to businesses.
Free pickup programs and other options
PaintCare lists Litchfield Building Center (124 E Commercial St, Litchfield), K&S Millwrights in Buffalo Lake and Thomes Brothers in Arlington, each 5 gallons. PaintCare also lists Wright County's site in Buffalo, open Tuesday–Thursday and the third Saturday, for Wright households, and Kandiyohi County's site in Willmar for Meeker households. For 100 gallons or more, ask PaintCare for a free pickup.
Getting your paint ready
Keep paint in its original labeled can with the lid on tight. Fuels and solvents must be in 5-gallon containers or smaller. Bring a check or exact cash in case you have items with a fee. Don't bring leaking, unlabeled or empty cans to Sherwin-Williams, and take spray cans to the county site.
Full preparation checklist →Hutchinson questions5
Where do I take old paint in Hutchinson?
To McLeod County's household hazardous waste facility, 1065 5th Ave SE, Monday–Friday 8 am–4 pm. The 2026 brochure lists no fee for paint. Sherwin-Williams at 1510 MN 15 takes up to 5 gallons.
Is the McLeod County site open on Saturday?
The county's 2026 recycling brochure says the second Saturday of every month, 8 am–noon. The HHW brochure says to check the McLeod Enviro app for Saturday hours. Call 320-484-4300 to be sure.
I live in Litchfield or Buffalo. Can I use the Hutchinson site?
McLeod's 2026 brochure lists Meeker and Wright households. Litchfield also has a PaintCare store, and Wright County has its own site in Buffalo.
Can I get free paint in Hutchinson?
Yes, from the Product ReUse Room at the county site, while supplies last. The limit is three items per person per day.
Do I need an appointment?
The 2026 brochure's "Appointments Required" line sits in its business section. The county page doesn't mention appointments for households. If you're unsure, call 320-484-4319.
Sources and how we checked7
Checked October 16, 2026 from McLeod County's household hazardous waste page, its 2026 HHW brochure and 2026 residential recycling brochure (both hosted on the City of Hutchinson site), the City of Hutchinson recycling page and PaintCare's Minnesota page and locator data; no calls or visits. Hours differ: the county lists Monday–Friday, the city Tuesday–Friday, and only the recycling brochure gives a second-Saturday rule; the county's extended-hours page still shows 2022 dates. The brochure lists five counties' households; PaintCare lists McLeod and Sibley. Phones differ by source (320-484-4319, -4300, -4322). We found no household fee for paint and no rule on dried latex. Store hours weren't checked.
Checked October 16, 2026 against these sources, not by phone. How we research.
