Smugglers Way Recycling Centre

If you are a resident in the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Lambeth, Hammersmith and Fulham, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, or the City of Westminster and you have leftover paint from your home that you’d like to pass on for reuse, you can use the drop-off point on-site.

Our scheme in East London will then come and collect it, and take it back to their premises, where it is made available to individuals and groups in need.

You must book a slot to drop off paint at the Smugglers Way recycling centre prior to arriving at this Household Waste Recycling Centre. Click here to book a slot through the Western Riverside Waste Authority website. Alternatively, you can book a slot to visit the site via your local council. You can come to the recycling centre by car, motorbike, bicycle or on foot.

This centre is for use by residents only. If you are a business, please click here to see how we can help get your paint reused.

Please note, if you are not a member of one of these local authorities you will not be eligible to access the site. If there is no drop-off point in your local authority area, you will need to contact your local authority directly for guidance on what to do with your leftover paint. You can also adapt this template letter to encourage your local authority to consider collecting leftover paint for reuse at their sites.

Chanters Household Recycling Centre

This Community RePaint drop-off point is located in Wigan Council’s Chanters Household Waste Recycling Centre.

If you are a resident within the Wigan Council local authority area and you have leftover paint from your home that you’d like to pass on for reuse, visit Chanters HWRC to drop off your leftover paint.

Paint dropped off at this HWRC is then collected by a nearby Community RePaint scheme, and made available to individuals and groups in need of affordable paint.

Please remember, you must have a valid waste permit to visit Wigan Council Household Waste Recycling Centres and you must show proof of residency (e.g. a driving license or valid Wigan Council Tax bill) when you arrive on site. Click here for more information and to apply for a waste permit.

You can also drop off paint in the Wigan area at the following household recycling centres: Kirkless Household Recycling Centre and Slag Lane Household Recycling Centre.

As this drop-off point is run by the local authority, the site is unable to accept paint donations from businesses. If you are a trader, retailer, manufacturer or other business with leftover paint, click here to find out how you can donate your leftover paint for reuse through the Community RePaint network.

 

Opening hours (inc. Bank Holidays):

Summer – everyday, 8am to 7:45pm (from last Sunday in March)

Winter – everyday, 9am to 5:45pm (from last Sunday in October)

Site closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and CCTV is in place across all sites to monitor vehicle visits.

 

Please note, if you live outside of the Wigan Council local authority area, you will not be eligible to access the site. If there is no drop-off point in your local authority area you will need to contact your local authority for guidance on what to do with your leftover paint. You can also adapt this template letter to encourage your local authority to consider collecting leftover paint for reuse at their sites.

Slag Lane Household Recycling Centre

This Community RePaint drop-off point is located in Wigan Council’s Slag Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre.

If you are a resident within the Wigan Council local authority area and you have leftover paint from your home that you’d like to pass on for reuse, visit Slag Lane HWRC to drop off your leftover paint.

Paint dropped off at this HWRC is then collected by a nearby Community RePaint scheme, and made available to individuals and groups in need of affordable paint.

Please remember, you must have a valid waste permit to visit Wigan Council Household Waste Recycling Centres and you must show proof of residency (e.g. a driving license or valid Wigan Council Tax bill) when you arrive on site. Click here for more information and to apply for a waste permit.

You can also drop off paint in the Wigan area at the following household recycling centres: Kirkless Household Recycling Centre and Chanters Household Recycling Centre.

As this drop-off point is run by the local authority, the site is unable to accept paint donations from businesses. If you are a trader, retailer, manufacturer or other business with leftover paint, click here to find out how you can donate your leftover paint for reuse through the Community RePaint network.

 

Opening hours (inc. Bank Holidays):

Summer – everyday, 8am to 7:45pm (from last Sunday in March)

Winter – everyday, 9am to 5:45pm (from last Sunday in October)

Site closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and CCTV is in place across all sites to monitor vehicle visits.

 

Please note, if you live outside of the Wigan Council local authority area, you will not be eligible to access the site. If there is no drop-off point in your local authority area you will need to contact your local authority for guidance on what to do with your leftover paint. You can also adapt this template letter to encourage your local authority to consider collecting leftover paint for reuse at their sites.

Kirkless Household Recycling Centre

This Community RePaint drop-off point is located in Wigan Council’s Kirkless Household Waste Recycling Centre.

If you are a resident within the Wigan Council local authority area and you have leftover paint from your home that you’d like to pass on for reuse, visit Kirkless HWRC to drop off your leftover paint.

Paint dropped off at this HWRC is then collected by a nearby Community RePaint scheme, and made available to individuals and groups in need of affordable paint.

Please remember, you must have a valid waste permit to visit Wigan Council Household Waste Recycling Centres and you must show proof of residency (e.g. a driving license or valid Wigan Council Tax bill) when you arrive on site. Click here for more information and to apply for a waste permit.

You can also drop off paint in the Wigan area at the following household recycling centres: Slag Lane Household Recycling Centre and Chanters Household Recycling Centre.

As this drop-off point is run by the local authority, the site is unable to accept paint donations from businesses. If you are a trader, retailer, manufacturer or other business with leftover paint, click here to find out how you can donate your leftover paint for reuse through the Community RePaint network.

Opening hours (inc. Bank Holidays):

Summer – everyday, 8am to 7:45pm (from last Sunday in March)

Winter – everyday, 9am to 5:45pm (from last Sunday in October)

Site closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and CCTV is in place across all sites to monitor vehicle visits.

 

Please note, if you live outside of the Wigan Council local authority area, you will not be eligible to access the site. If there is no drop-off point in your local authority area you will need to contact your local authority for guidance on what to do with your leftover paint. You can also adapt this template letter to encourage your local authority to consider collecting leftover paint for reuse at their sites.

Ware Recycling Centre & Reuse Shop

Hertfordshire County Council runs our Community RePaint scheme in Ware at the Household Waste Recycling Centre. At this site, Hertfordshire residents can drop off leftover paint from their home or pick up paint for free. Here’s how it works:

Drop off leftover paint

Residents with leftover paint from their home, can drop it off at Ware Recycling Centre. Local groups and individuals can then collect this paint for free to reuse in the community. If the paint is in good condition, in its original container, and at least half full, it will be stocked at the Reuse shop on site. Hazardous or spray paints are not accepted. To drop off at this site, you need bring a proof of address.

Please note that Ware drop-off point is managed by the Council, therefore they cannot accept paint donations from businesses. If you’re a trader, retailer, manufacturer, or other business with leftover paint, click here to learn how you can donate it for reuse through the Community RePaint network.

If you are not a Hertfordshire resident, you will not be eligible to access the site to drop off paint. Please check the Hertfordshire website to check if there are permits for neighbouring counties.

No drop-off point in your local authority area? Why not encourage your council to join our network- download our template email/letter here.

Collect paint for your home or project

If you’re looking to redecorate your home or get creative on a community project, you can! Both full and part-full containers of paint are available to collect for free.

To explore the variety and range of paint colours available at Ware Recycling Center, pay them a visit and browse the selection on offer. Staff on site will direct you to the Reuse Shop on site.

Hertfordshire Council also run Community RePaint schemes at their sites in Welwyn Garden City, Waterdale and Harpenden.

A large modern wooden warehouse, is open and welcoming, reading the reuse shop on it's signs and flags

For up to date opening hours check here: Recycling CentreReuse Shop

Waterdale (Garston) Recycling Centre & Reuse Shop

Hertfordshire County Council runs our Community RePaint scheme in Waterdale at the Household Waste Recycling Centre. At this site, Hertfordshire residents can drop off leftover paint from their home or pick up paint for free. Here’s how it works:

Drop off leftover paint

Residents with leftover paint from their home, can drop it off at Waterdale Recycling Centre. Local groups and individuals can then collect this paint for free to reuse in the community. If the paint is in good condition, in its original container, and at least half full, it will be stocked at the Reuse shop on site. Hazardous or spray paints are not accepted. To drop off at this site, you need bring a proof of address.

Please note that Waterdale drop-off point is managed by the Council, therefore they cannot accept paint donations from businesses. If you’re a trader, retailer, manufacturer, or other business with leftover paint, click here to learn how you can donate it for reuse through the Community RePaint network.

If you are not a Hertfordshire resident, you will not be eligible to access the site to drop off paint. Please check the Hertfordshire website to check if there are permits for neighbouring counties.

No drop-off point in your local authority area? Why not encourage your council to join our network- download our template email/letter here.

Collect paint for your home or project

If you’re looking to redecorate your home or get creative on a community project, you can! Both full and part-full containers of paint are available to collect for free.

To explore the variety and range of paint colours available at Waterdale Recycling Center, pay them a visit and browse the selection on offer. Staff on site will direct you to the Reuse Shop on site.

Hertfordshire Council also run Community RePaint schemes at their sites in Welwyn Garden City, Ware and Harpenden.

For up to date opening hours check here: Recycling CentreReuse Shop

Kings Norton Household Recycling Centre

If you have leftover paint from your home you can use the drop-off point on-site at the King’s Norton Household Recycling Centre to pass on your leftover paint to a Community RePaint scheme. This drop-off point is run by Veolia Environmental Services Birmingham.

Drop off leftover paint

If you live in Birmingham and you have leftover paint from your home, you can use the drop-off point on-site to pass your paint on for reuse. You can also drop off your paint at the following Birmingham household recycling centres: Sutton Coldfield, Perry Barr, Castle Bromwich and Tyseley.

Book an appointment to drop off paint here and bring along proof of Birmingham residency (driving license, council tax or utility bill) when you visit the site. If you’re having trouble booking, please contact Veolia Birmingham directly using their online form: Contact Veolia Birmingham | Veolia Birmingham

As this drop-off point is run by the local authority, the site is unable to accept paint donations from businesses. If you are a trader, retailer, manufacturer or other business with leftover paint, click here to find out how you can donate your leftover paint for reuse through the Community RePaint network.

Please note, if you live outside of the Birmingham Council local authority area, you will not be eligible to access the site. If there is no drop-off point in your local authority area you will need to contact your local authority for guidance on what to do with your leftover paint. You can also adapt this template letter to encourage your local authority to consider collecting leftover paint for reuse at their sites.

Drop-off points in the Birmingham Area

Tyseley Household Recycling Centre

If you have leftover paint from your home you can use the drop-off point on-site at the Tyseley Household Recycling Centre to pass on your leftover paint to a Community RePaint scheme. This drop-off point is run by Veolia Environmental Services Birmingham.

Drop off leftover paint

If you live in Birmingham and you have leftover paint from your home, you can use the drop-off point on-site to pass your paint on for reuse. You can also drop off your paint at the following Birmingham household recycling centres:Sutton Coldfield, Perry Barr, Castle Bromwich and Kings Norton.

Book an appointment to drop off paint here and bring along proof of Birmingham residency (driving license, council tax or utility bill) when you visit the site. If you’re having trouble booking, please contact Veolia Birmingham directly using their online form: Contact Veolia Birmingham | Veolia Birmingham

As this drop-off point is run by the local authority, the site is unable to accept paint donations from businesses. If you are a trader, retailer, manufacturer or other business with leftover paint, click here to find out how you can donate your leftover paint for reuse through the Community RePaint network.

Please note, if you live outside of the Birmingham Council local authority area, you will not be eligible to access the site. If there is no drop-off point in your local authority area you will need to contact your local authority for guidance on what to do with your leftover paint. You can also adapt this template letter to encourage your local authority to consider collecting leftover paint for reuse at their sites.

Drop-off points in the Birmingham Area

Castle Bromwich Household Recycling Centre

If you have leftover paint from your home you can use the drop-off point on-site at the Castle Bromwich Household Recycling Centre to pass on your leftover paint to a Community RePaint scheme. This drop-off point is run by Veolia Environmental Services Birmingham.

Drop off leftover paint

If you live in Birmingham and you have leftover paint from your home, you can use the drop-off point on-site to pass your paint on for reuse. You can also drop-off paint in the Birmingham area the following household recycling centres: Sutton Coldfield, Perry Barr, Tyseley and Kings Norton.

Book an appointment to drop off paint here and bring along proof of Birmingham residency (driving license, council tax or utility bill) when you visit the site. If you’re having trouble booking, please contact Veolia Birmingham directly using their online form: Contact Veolia Birmingham | Veolia Birmingham

As this drop-off point is run by the local authority, the site is unable to accept paint donations from businesses. If you are a trader, retailer, manufacturer or other business with leftover paint, click here to find out how you can donate your leftover paint for reuse through the Community RePaint network.

Please note, if you live outside of the Birmingham Council local authority area, you will not be eligible to access the site. If there is no drop-off point in your local authority area you will need to contact your local authority for guidance on what to do with your leftover paint. You can also adapt this template letter to encourage your local authority to consider collecting leftover paint for reuse at their sites.

Drop-off points in the Birmingham Area

Perry Barr Household Recycling Centre

If you have leftover paint from your home you can use the drop-off point on-site at the Perry Barr Household Recycling Centre to pass on your leftover paint to a Community RePaint scheme. This drop-off point is run by Veolia Environmental Services Birmingham.

Drop off leftover paint

If you live in Birmingham and you have leftover paint from your home, you can use the drop-off point on-site to pass your paint on for reuse. You can also drop-off paint in the Birmingham area the following household recycling centres: Sutton Coldfield, Castle Bromwich, Tyseley and Kings Norton.

Book an appointment to drop off paint here and bring along proof of Birmingham residency (driving license, council tax or utility bill) when you visit the site. If you’re having trouble booking, please contact Veolia Birmingham directly using their online form: Contact Veolia Birmingham | Veolia Birmingham

As this drop-off point is run by the local authority, the site is unable to accept paint donations from businesses. If you are a trader, retailer, manufacturer or other business with leftover paint, click here to find out how you can donate your leftover paint for reuse through the Community RePaint network.

Please note, if you live outside of the Birmingham Council local authority area, you will not be eligible to access the site. If there is no drop-off point in your local authority area you will need to contact your local authority for guidance on what to do with your leftover paint. You can also adapt this template letter to encourage your local authority to consider collecting leftover paint for reuse at their sites.

 

Drop-off points in the Birmingham Area