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Do you have old cans of house paint, stain, or varnish taking up valuable shelf space in your garage? Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 12, 2026, when the Port of Olympia, Thurston County, and the City of Tumwater host a free paint recycling drop-off in partnership with GreenSheen Paint.


The collection event will take place at 7141 Cleanwater Drive SW, Tumwater, WA 98501, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QQNxC9Rx5UD75puPA


Pre-Registration: 
To prevent long wait times and ensure steady traffic flow throughout the day, residents are asked to pre-register. 

Select a drop-off time slot online at https://circular.eco/event/tumwater before attending.

Residents and local businesses can bring unwanted architectural paint products free of charge. GreenSheen Paint will collect, process, and re-manufacture the recycled latex paint into high-quality paint products, promoting a circular economy across Washington State.


Drop-off Guidelines:

  • Items must be in containers of 5 gallons or smaller with original manufacturer labels intact.
  • Open or leaking containers, spray cans, and paint thinners cannot be accepted.
  • Pre-registration is required online at https://circular.eco/event/tumwater
  • Please arrive during your selected window.
Accepted Items:   Unaccepted Items:
  • Latex, acrylic, and water-based paints
  • Alkyd and oil-based paints
  • Primers, sealers, and under coaters
  • Stains, shellacs, lacquers, and varnishes
  • Deck coatings and floor paints
  • Waterproofing concrete/masonry/wood sealers

Note: All accepted products must be in their original containers (5 gallons or smaller) with manufacturer labels. Leaking containers cannot be accepted.

 
  • Aerosol spray paints 
  • Paint thinners
  • Mineral spirits
  • Solvents
  • Auto/marine paints
  • Caulking compounds
  • Epoxies
  • Driveway sealer

Flyer for a free paint collection event on September 12 at the Office of the Attorney General in Tumwater.

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Saturday, September 12, 2026
9:00am
Office of the Attorney General
Health and Wellness

Office of the Attorney General

7141 Cleanwater Drive SW
Tumwater, WA 98501