Drop it off free
2 free paint drop-off sites within 12 miles.
- Sherwin-WilliamsPaint store0.6 mi
- Winona County Household Hazardous Waste FacilityHazardous waste site1.4 mi
- Rushford HardwarePaint store17.4 mi
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Winona County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
225 W Second Street, Winona, MN 55987
- Accepts
- Household paint, stains, varnishes, solvents and spray cans that aren’t empty. Ask staff about unusual products.
- Who can use it
- Winona County residents only; bring proof. Businesses use the separate very small business process.
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm, year-round except holidays. Closed weekends.
- Load limits
- No household paint limit posted. Call about bulk or unknown loads.
- Fees
- Free for Winona County households.
Wisconsin residents can’t use it. The county sends them to La Crosse at 608-785-9999.
2 PaintCare drop-off sites within 12 miles of Winona.
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
0.6 mi1457 W Service Dr, Winona, MN 55987
- Limits
- Limit: 5 gallons per visit.
Winona County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
1.4 mi225 W 2nd St, Winona, MN 55987
- Who
- Households and VSQG Businesses in Winona County
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm
- 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. SOME BUSINESSES may use this program by appointment or on special days. Contact the program for details if your paint (or other hazardous waste) is from a business.
- Notes
- Businesses MUST call the Clean Shop at (507) 457-6462
Rushford Hardware
17.4 mi402 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971
- Who
- Households and Businesses
St Charles Ave Hardware
20.6 mi1313 Whitewater Ave, St Charles, MN 55972
- Limits
- Limit: 5 gallons per visit.
Heths Hardware Hank
23.8 mi32 S Walnut St, La Crescent, MN 55947
- 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 Winona cleanout?3
You live across the river or outside Winona County
Winona can’t take Wisconsin household waste. It sends Wisconsin residents to La Crosse County at 608-785-9999; Houston and Fillmore have their own county contacts. Check that program’s rules and fees first. Living near the bridge doesn’t get you free service.
You are emptying a rental unit, shop or municipal space
Winona’s 2026 guide offers a very small business (VSQG) option for qualifying businesses and cities, with fees, approval and an appointment. Call 507-457-6462 first. List products clearly; house paint, industrial coatings and other chemicals may be priced differently.
The paint is still usable or you need a small amount
The county’s product exchange keeps usable paint in use. Ask staff what they’ll take; don’t leave it outside or promise it to another visitor. Stock changes, it’s weekdays only, and don’t expect a matching color.
Winona rules and tips3
THE LOCAL ANSWER
Winona County households can bring paint to 225 W Second Street free on weekdays. It’s for county residents only. Wisconsin households need another option, and businesses need approval first.
Winona’s downtown hazardous waste site is free on weekdays for county residents. Though it’s near Wisconsin, Wisconsin households can’t use it.
It’s about your county, not the nearest bridge
Bring proof you live in Winona County. Wisconsin residents are sent to La Crosse. Houston and Fillmore residents should call their own county programs.
Check the reuse shelves
The county offers good donated products to residents. Ask staff about reuse when dropping off good paint; usable liquid paint is worth more than a dried-out can.
Weekdays only, but open all winter
Open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. year-round except holidays; never weekends. There’s no fall deadline. Empty or dried-up cans go in the trash, not to the site.
Free pickup programs and other options
The county says Winona residents can use La Crosse for a fee, so try the free local site first. For 100 gallons or more: View program details ↗ .
Getting your paint ready
Bring closed, labeled cans and proof of county residency. Call about damaged or unknown products before bringing them downtown.
Full preparation checklist →Winona questions2
Can a Wisconsin household drop paint here for free?
No. The county doesn’t take Wisconsin household waste and gives a La Crosse contact instead.
Is a Saturday visit possible?
No, the site is weekdays only. Check a PaintCare store for other hours.
Sources and how we checked11
Call ahead about bulk loads. Businesses need approval; Wisconsin residents should call their own program. Rechecked October 6, 2026: weekday hours, residents-only rule and empty-can advice. Holiday dates aren’t listed.
Checked October 6, 2026 against these sources, not by phone. How we research.
Winona County HHW accepted materials and residency ↗Winona County facility address and hours ↗Winona County material-specific disposal guide ↗Winona County product reuse ↗Winona County regional disposal options ↗PaintCare Minnesota ↗PaintCare current drop-off locator ↗PaintCare free large-volume pickup ↗PaintCare pickup eligibility and preparation ↗Winona 2026 recycler and business approval ↗Winona product reuse ↗
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