There are two basic types of house paints, latex and oil. Latex paint is water based that does not contain hazardous chemicals and can be dried out and thrown away in the garbage cart – with lid off so the hauler knows the paint is completely dried. There are also programs that charge a fee to recycle latex paint - listed in SWANCC’s Reuse and Recycling Directory.
Oil-based paint contains harmful chemicals and needs to be taken to an Illinois Household Hazardous Waste Facility (HHW).