🎨 Paint Disposal in Monterey County, CA

2 places in Monterey County take latex, oil-based and spray paint. Published fees and hours, checked October 26, 2026.

2Facilities

2With a Published Fee

		Paint Fee
Johnson Canyon Landfill	Gonzales	Latex paint free for Authority residents, 5 gal limit
Madison Lane Recycling Center	Salinas	Free for Authority households

🗺️ Map: Where to Take Paint in Monterey County

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🏢 Where to Take Paint

Johnson Canyon Landfill

📍 31400 Johnson Canyon Road, Gonzales, CA 93926

⛰️ Landfill💵 From $18

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Contact

📞 (831) 675-2165 🌐 Visit Website 🗺️ Get Directions

Fees and what they take

Trash, minimum per load (up to 500 lb)$18

Trash, 501 to 999 lb$35 per load

Trash, 1,000 lb and over$70 / ton

Construction and demolition debrisSame as trash: $18, $35, then $70 / ton

🗑️ Household Trash🧱 Construction Debris🌿 Yard Waste🛏️ Mattresses🛞 Tires🔌 Appliances

⚠️ Fees are from the Authority's rate sheet effective July 1, 2026. The sheet lists one rate ...

Hours

Monday to Friday7 AM to 4 PM

Saturday and Sunday8 AM to 4 PM

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Madison Lane Recycling Center

📍 1104 Madison Lane, Salinas, CA 93907

♻️ Recycling Center

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Contact

📞 (831) 775-3000 🌐 Visit Website 🗺️ Get Directions

Fees and what they take

Household hazardous waste, households in the Authority's areaNo charge

Mattresses and box springs, 10 or fewer in recyclable conditionNo charge

Mattresses, 11 or more$5 each

Carpet and padding (clean and dry)No charge

☣️ Hazardous Waste🎨 Paint📺 Electronics🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances🛞 Tires

⚠️ No trash: household garbage goes to the Republic Services transfer station next door at 11...

Hours

Recycling center, Monday to Friday7 AM to 4 PM

Recycling center, Saturday8 AM to 4 PM

Hazardous waste, Monday to Friday7 AM to 4 PM (Mondays households only)

Hazardous waste, Saturday8 AM to 4 PM

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❓ Common Questions

Where can I take paint in Monterey County?

2 facilities in Monterey County list latex, oil-based and spray paint as accepted: Johnson Canyon Landfill, Madison Lane Recycling Center. Check each page for limits and fees.

How much does paint disposal cost in Monterey County?

Published fees: Johnson Canyon Landfill: Latex paint free for Authority residents, 5 gal limit; Madison Lane Recycling Center: Free for Authority households. Checked October 26, 2026.

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