Medford Brings Back Paint Shed Program Due To Resident Demand

MEDFORD, MA — The city will hold a drive-thru Paint Shed Program on Saturday, Oct. 3, with strict COVID-19 requirements in place. The program is open to Medford residents only, and attendees must show an ID before paint will be accepted.

Due to high demand, residents are limited to five gallons per household, and residents may not dispose of paint on behalf of another resident.

IDs will be shown through vehicle windows; licenses will not be passed between residents and staff but will be required to dispose of paint. City staff will wear masks, gloves, and other PPE as necessary, and social distancing measures will be observed.

How to Dispose of Paint During the Paint Shed Program

• Attendees MUST be Medford residents and MUST have an ID. No exceptions.
• Please keep all paint cans in the vehicle of your trunk.
• Please remain in your vehicle at all times.
• To access the Paint Shed, drive into the DPW parking lot via James Street and follow posted signage and/or staff instructions.
• When you reach the registration check point, please hold your ID up to your window without exiting your vehicle.
• Once your registration is confirmed, proceed as directed to the Paint Shed. DPW staff will retrieve the paint cans directly from the trunk of your vehicle and confirm it is acceptable for disposal. Only latex and oil based paints will be accepted. There is a 5 gallon limit per household. No exceptions.

What is Accepted

• We accept latex and oil-based paint only.
• All paint cans must be clearly labeled.
• A limit of five gallons per household will be strictly enforced.

Previously planned 2020 Paint Shed events had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the city brought it back amid high resident demand. If you have any questions, please contact the Medford Department of Public Works at 781-393-2417.