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How to get rid of old paint in Davidson County

Oil-based paint, stain, and varnish go to the East or Ezell Pike Convenience Center with household hazardous waste, free. Latex and acrylic paint and water-based stains aren’t accepted.

One of two places in Davidson County that take paint. The rest are listed below.

East Convenience Center

Davidson County residents only

Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday to Saturday8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Central time.
  • When a holiday falls on a weekend, Metro offices take it on a weekday instead. The centers’ page doesn’t say which day they close then, so call ahead.
  • The state’s list of county tire sites gives the East Convenience Center’s address as 941 Dr. Richard Adams Drive, not 943A.

943A Doctor Richard G. Adams Dr, Nashville, TN 37207

Get directionsCall the center: 615-862-8631

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 10, 2026.

Sources: Nashville Department of Waste Services: Convenience center and recycling drop-off hours and locations; Nashville Department of Waste Services: Convenience centers; TDEC: Waste tire program and county collection sites; Metro Nashville: Holidays

Rules for paint

Fee
Free
Limit
15 gallons or 100 pounds of hazardous waste per household a month
Residency
Davidson County residents only.

Other places that take paint

Paint in other counties

Source: Nashville Department of Waste Services: Household hazardous waste

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