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St. Bonaventure University

Free paint recycling event June 6 at SBU

May 13, 2026


Don’t let old paint cans take up space! Cattaraugus County and St. Bonaventure are teaming up to host a free paint recycling event on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on campus in the Francis Hall parking lot. 

The event will accept unlimited amounts of latex and oil-based paint, stains and deck coatings for professional recycling. This is a convenient, drive-through event - you don't even have to leave your car. Sign up for a drop-off time at the link below. 

  • Register at: https://circular.eco/event/olean26
  • Location: St. Bonaventure University (Francis Hall Parking Lot on Clare Road). Enter from West State Street onto Francis Road. 
  • Acceptable Materials: House paint, stains, primers and sealers. (No aerosols or solvents).
  • Condition: Items must be in their original containers with a visible label.
  • Cost: Free for all New York residents and businesses. 

This partnership allows for unlimited collection of latex and oil-based products, which are then processed into new, eco-friendly GreenSheen paint at the company's New York manufacturing facility.