Get rid of your old, unwanted paint and batteries at this Free Recycling Event happening at:
UB South Campus- 3435 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214. Enter from Main Street.
Registration is required. Simply sign up and secure your spot. See details below about accepted materials. Our team of experts will be on hand to ensure everything is properly recycled.
Spread the word and invite your friends and neighbors to join in. Together, let’s make a positive impact on our community and the planet. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for this exciting event!
PAINT (UNLIMITED)
- House Paint: Interior and exterior (Latex, Oil-based, Enamel).
- Deck & Floor: Deck stains, floor paints, and slip-resistant coatings.
- Preparation: Primers, sealers, and undercoaters.
- Wood Finishes: Stains, varnishes, shellacs, and lacquers (single part only).
- Waterproofing: Clear sealers for wood, concrete, or masonry.
- Metal: Rust-preventative paints and metal coatings.
- Sports Fields: Paint used for grass/lawns or sports fields.
NOT ACCEPTED:
- Construction Materials: Stucco, grout, plaster, joint compound, and cement-based products.
- Aerosols: Anything in a spray can.
- Chemicals: Paint thinners, mineral spirits, solvents, and deck cleaners.
- Sticky Items: Glues, caulking, adhesives, epoxies, and 2-part resins.
- Vehicles: Auto paint and marine (boat) paint.
- Roofing: Tar, asphalt, bitumen-based sealers, or roof patch/repair.
- Industrial: Road-marking paint or heavy industrial coatings.
- Small Projects: Tiny bottles of craft or art paint.
BATTERIES (UNLIMITED)
ACCEPTED: Loose alkaline and rechargeable batteries, laptop batteries, and battery packs such as tool batteries.
For all events, we ask that attendees stay in their cars. Event staff will direct you to drop-off lanes where we will unload everything for you. This ensures a safe and efficient process.