The Cape Elizabeth Recycling Center is now accepting paint products for reuse and disposal.  The Town recently partnered with PaintCare, a non-profit stewardship organization who establishes paint recycling programs on behalf of paint manufacturers.  The cost of the program is funded through a fee that is paid at the point of sale. There is no cost to the residents for this service.

Paint collected through this program is repurposed using various methods, including: reuse, donations, paint recycling, and more.  Residents are encouraged to utilize this program during regular Recycling Center hours of operation.

Products covered by the PaintCare program and accepted for drop-off are defined as interior and exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of 5 gallons or smaller.  They do not include aerosol products (spray cans), industrial maintenance (IM(, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), or specialty coatings.

The following provides lists of products that are accepted by the PaintCare Stewardship Program, as well as products that are not accepted:

For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 799-4151 or visit