Plain-Language Answer
Sometimes yes, sometimes no — it depends on chemistry. Oil-based paints, lacquers, and solvent-containing coatings typically carry an RCRA D001 ignitability characteristic and may also trigger F-codes if they contain listed solvents. Latex paint in liquid form can carry D-codes depending on pigment chemistry (lead, chromium, cadmium — mostly a legacy issue but worth testing on unknown stock). Dried or solidified latex is typically non-hazardous and has a much cheaper disposal path.
If you don't know what you have, we'll help you figure it out — and we'll route it to the cheapest compliant pathway.
All Major Coating Chemistries
Routed by Chemistry
Solidified latex is typically non-hazardous. We route to a non-hazardous solid waste facility at a fraction of haz pricing.
For oil-based paints, thinners, and high-BTU organics where the chemistry supports energy recovery.
For chlorinated or highly toxic coatings that require permanent thermal destruction under LDR standards.
Ongoing Generation
For automotive, manufacturing, and coating facilities with routine waste generation, we build scheduled pickup programs — monthly, quarterly, or event-based. Consolidated billing, standing profiles, and predictable pricing. The goal is that paint waste becomes a solved problem, not a recurring fire drill.