Latex Paint Recycling & Community Impact Program in the USA & Canada

Recycle Paint. Protect the Planet. Beautify Communities. Change Lives.
At Global Paint for Charity, we believe that every gallon of leftover paint has the power to create beauty, opportunity, and hope. Through our Latex Paint Recycling Program, we collect unused paint from households and businesses across the United States and Canada, keeping it out of landfills and putting it to work for those in need—one gallon at a time.

How the Program Works:
Every year, millions of gallons of leftover paint are improperly discarded—polluting waterways, harming ecosystems, and occupying precious landfill space. Just one gallon of paint has the potential to contaminate up to 250,000 gallons of drinking water if not disposed of correctly.

That’s why we’ve created a cost-free, sustainable solution for individuals and businesses to recycle paint responsibly.

We collect usable latex paint from:

Individuals and homeowners

Paint manufacturers and retailers

Contractors and painters

Hospitals, hotels, churches, apartments, and office buildings

Property managers and facility operators

We accept interior and exterior latex paint in any quantity (even partially filled containers), as well as new, unopened oil-based paint.

What Happens Next?
Once collected, the paint is sorted, consolidated, and either:

Shipped to underserved communities around the world (approximately 70% of all recovered paint) or re-donated to local nonprofits, muralists, veterans, low-income families, schools, shelters, and beautification projects across the U.S. and Canada (30%).

This program not only reduces waste, it restores color, pride, and dignity in communities that need it most.

The Impact So Far:
Over 5 million gallons of paint recovered and reused

More than 44 countries and 25+ major U.S. cities served

Tens of thousands of gallons donated to local school renovations, public mural projects, and veterans’ housing rehabilitation

Thousands of volunteers and donors engaged through paint drives and collection events

Get Involved:
Global Paint for Charity offers:

Free pickups for qualified paint donations

Return Collection Site partnerships for retailers and municipalities

Corporate partnerships to support CSR, ESG, and sustainability goals

Volunteer opportunities for paint drives, sorting, and educational outreach

Whether you’re a homeowner with a few cans in your garage, a retailer managing excess stock, or a company seeking to make a real environmental and social impact, your paint can make a difference.

Together, we can protect our environment, support circular economy solutions, and bring color to communities in need.

To donate paint or become a partner, visit: www.globalpaints.org
Email us at: info@globalpaints.org or call: (855) 853-7772

Let’s paint a better world, responsibly, sustainably, and beautifully.